MOT reliability
Honda 500 shadow
5 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Honda 500 shadow vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Honda 500 shadow has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,223 miles.
5
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
355
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 500 shadow problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 500 shadow MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Steering50%
Honda 500 shadow pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Honda 500 shadow MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 500 shadow MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- no plate light not working (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
Honda 500 shadow pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3 | 10 | 80% | 19,694 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 35,598 |
| 1984 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 31,435 |
Honda 500 shadow reliability FAQ
Across 5 Honda 500 shadow vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 500 shadow MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); no plate light not working.
The typical Honda 500 shadow in our data has covered around
25,223 miles.
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