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SL08 GWD

2008 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

47,622 mi
Last recorded47,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Shadow12,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GWD
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 47,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 47,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 47,465 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 46,948 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 46,948 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 46,027 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,475 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 45,475 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component insecure reaction bracket securing bolt locking device missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 44,339 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,663 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 39,663 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2016 36,433 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,623 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,853 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 28,853 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,000 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,891 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,182 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?

Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 70
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
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SL08 GWD is a 2008 Honda Shadow in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 12,043 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Shadow fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL08 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL08 GWD registered?

SL08 GWD is a 2008 Honda Shadow, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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