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TAA 36T

1995 Honda Shadow

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Shadow23,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAA 36T
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 32,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 31,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,336 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 30,336 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,048 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 30,031 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working on application of front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 26,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 25,904 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 25,562 miles

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

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2012 25,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 24,212 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 7 May 2008 23,624 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 23,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 May 2007 23,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 21,873 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 21,873 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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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TAA 36T is a 1995 Honda Shadow in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 23,022 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 TAA 36T, 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 31 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAA 36T registered?

TAA 36T is a 1995 Honda Shadow, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is TAA 36T safe to buy?

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