MOT reliability

Honda Shadow 700

Q: Is the Honda Shadow 700 reliable?

Across 3 Honda Shadow 700 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

3 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed

71%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Honda Shadow 700 vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Honda Shadow 700 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,672 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

712

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Shadow 700 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Shadow 700 MOT tests:

Other44%
Steering19%
Lamps & electrical15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Emissions & nuisance11%
Brakes6%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Honda Shadow 700 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
19	1	100%
20	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Honda Shadow 700 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Shadow 700 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (2 times)
Steering bearings are slightly notchy (2 times)
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) (2 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Honda Shadow 700 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1987	1	14	79%	19,993
1986	1	26	65%	67,988
1984	1	2	100%	10,037

Honda Shadow 700 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Honda Shadow 700 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Shadow 700 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e).

The typical Honda Shadow 700 in our data has covered around 32,672 miles.

Compare the Honda Shadow 700

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