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YH51 JTM

2002 Honda Shadow

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Honda Shadow14,663 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JTM
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026

rear brake disc scored

rear swing arm corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2026

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

Nearside Rear crash bar loose on lower part

rear brake disc scored

rear swing arm corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2025 19,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 18,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 17,437 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 15,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 15,813 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 13,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,205 miles

brake fluid at front requires replacement

Fail 6 Mar 2019 12,205 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

brake fluid at front requires replacement

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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YH51 JTM is a 2002 Honda Shadow in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 YH51 JTM, 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 24 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 YH51 JTM registered?

YH51 JTM is a 2002 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YH51 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 JTM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH51 JTM have outstanding finance?

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