MOT reliability
Honda Vt shadow
8 vehicles · 129 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda Vt shadow vehicles and 129 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vt shadow has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,025 miles.
8
Vehicles
129
MOT tests
867
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vt shadow problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vt shadow MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure3%
Honda Vt shadow pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 86% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Honda Vt shadow MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vt shadow MOT tests:
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Headlamp mask fitted (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp mask fitted. (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Honda Vt shadow pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 31,692 |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 19,458 |
| 2006 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 16,440 |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 | 95% | 7,299 |
| 2004 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 12,580 |
| 1998 | 1 | 19 | 89% | 19,948 |
| 1992 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 25,760 |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 | 91% | — |
Honda Vt shadow reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda Vt shadow vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vt shadow MOT issues are:
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp mask fitted.
The typical Honda Vt shadow in our data has covered around
19,025 miles.
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