MOT reliability
Honda Sh 125
72 vehicles · 654 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 72 Honda Sh 125 vehicles and 654 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sh 125 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,650 miles.
72
Vehicles
654
MOT tests
7,567
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sh 125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sh 125 MOT tests:
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Other36%
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Brakes27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Sh 125 pass rate by age
How the Honda Sh 125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 68 | 93% |
| 4 | 70 | 91% |
| 5 | 72 | 79% |
| 6 | 67 | 79% |
| 7 | 66 | 85% |
| 8 | 64 | 77% |
| 9 | 58 | 81% |
| 10 | 53 | 74% |
| 11 | 34 | 82% |
| 12 | 24 | 79% |
| 13 | 20 | 70% |
| 14 | 9 | 100% |
| 15 | 14 | 71% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 7 | 57% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (72)
Most common Honda Sh 125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sh 125 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (12 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (8 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (8 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
Honda Sh 125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 88 | 84% | 82,946 |
| 2014 | 23 | 172 | 84% | 68,323 |
| 2013 | 6 | 51 | 80% | 89,254 |
| 2011 | 5 | 56 | 77% | 49,588 |
| 2010 | 3 | 11 | 100% | 19,498 |
| 2009 | 4 | 42 | 90% | 20,160 |
| 2007 | 7 | 83 | 83% | 28,929 |
| 2006 | 6 | 77 | 77% | 24,744 |
| 2004 | 3 | 57 | 70% | 28,913 |
Honda Sh 125 reliability FAQ
Across 72 Honda Sh 125 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Sh 125 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Sh 125 in our data has covered around
56,650 miles.
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