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YT59 YZB

2009 Honda Shadow

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,840 mi
Last recorded46,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Shadow12,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 YZB
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 46,833 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 46,132 miles

main beam tell tale

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,369 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 45,369 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,994 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 43,987 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,992 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 42,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,954 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,490 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,399 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 35,395 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2015 29,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,914 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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YT59 YZB is a 2009 Honda Shadow in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 12,743 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 YT59 YZB, 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 17 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT59 YZB registered?

YT59 YZB is a 2009 Honda Shadow, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 YZB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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