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WG04 NZJ

2004 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,749 mi
Last recorded35,749 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Shadow19,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 NZJ
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 35,749 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 35,740 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake lever locking nut missing

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,012 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive dry! (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,012 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive dry! (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,778 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 11,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,014 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,865 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 4,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 4,629 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 3,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 3,652 miles

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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WG04 NZJ is a 2004 Honda Shadow in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 19,136 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 WG04 NZJ, 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 22 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG04 NZJ is a 2004 Honda Shadow, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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