MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
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
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SL08 GWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL08 GWD shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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