MOT reliability
Honda Vlx shadow
3 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Vlx shadow vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vlx shadow has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,052 miles.
3
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
439
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vlx shadow problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vlx shadow MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Emissions & nuisance20%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Steering15%
Honda Vlx shadow pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Vlx shadow MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vlx shadow MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working Front Brake Switch Fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
- front brake hose to caliper incorrect position (1 times)
- front brake master cylinder to handle bar, not the right size for handlebars (1 times)
- gear lever loose (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
Honda Vlx shadow pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 12,644 |
| 1994 | 1 | 14 | 86% | — |
| 1988 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 15,461 |
Honda Vlx shadow reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Vlx shadow vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vlx shadow MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Vlx shadow in our data has covered around
14,052 miles.
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