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Honda Shadow

Brown · Petrol · 1994 · 600 cc

L52 WLPMOT history

L52 WLP is a brown petrol Honda Shadow first used on 10 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 6,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
6,052 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 WLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Shadow
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
600 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 WLP was last recorded at 6,052 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2016: 919 miles, lower than 17,927 miles on 9 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,968 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
84 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 6,052 miles
  • 2022 – 5,968 miles
  • 2020 – 5,686 miles
  • 2017 – 2,052 miles
  • 2016 – 919 miles
  • 2015 – 17,927 miles
  • 2011 – 17,563 miles
  • 2010 – 17,048 miles
  • 2008 – 16,147 miles
  • 2007 – 14,602 miles
  • 2006 – 12,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,052 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,052 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    6,052 miles
    Test number
    562833409541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,968 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    5,968 miles
    Test number
    510467764530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,686 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    5,686 miles
    Test number
    396808702281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    2,052 miles
    Test number
    787445016176
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNo front mudguard

  5. Fail2,052 miles (+1,133)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,052 miles
    Test number
    744334370775
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNo front mudguard

  6. Pass919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    919 miles
    Test number
    539884977219
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  7. Fail919 miles (-17,008)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    919 miles
    Test number
    750937790456
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  8. Pass17,927 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,927 miles
    Test number
    229079705032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,563 miles
    Test number
    699692301263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,563 miles (+515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,563 miles
    Test number
    728482701227
    • Repaired at testFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  11. Fail17,048 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,048 miles
    Test number
    651273040037
    • Repaired at testFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  12. Pass17,048 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,048 miles
    Test number
    743023440090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,147 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,147 miles
    Test number
    793054788229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,602 miles
    Test number
    764317957243
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  15. Fail14,602 miles (+2,226)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,602 miles
    Test number
    452247757203
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  16. Pass12,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,376 miles
    Test number
    144684736065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,376 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,376 miles
    Test number
    113254236047
    • FailureRear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about L52 WLP

Does L52 WLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L52 WLP expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L52 WLP?
The MOT on L52 WLP expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L52 WLP done?
L52 WLP was recorded at 6,052 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
Has L52 WLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 WLP has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L52 WLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L52 WLP find?
L52 WLP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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