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MOT reliability

Honda Sh 125 ad2-r

790 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 790 Honda Sh 125 ad2-r vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sh 125 ad2-r has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,890 miles.

790
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
19,016
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Sh 125 ad2-r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Sh 125 ad2-r MOT tests:

  • Brakes35%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Steering15%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Other8%
  • Identification & plates4%

Honda Sh 125 ad2-r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
2888%
32100%

Fuel types: Petrol (790)

Most common Honda Sh 125 ad2-r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sh 125 ad2-r MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  10. wet day bike wet all over. difficult to check for leaks etc (1 times)
  11. Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  13. Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)

Honda Sh 125 ad2-r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2025 2 2 100% 11,667
2024 11 23 87% 37,848
2023 2 5 80% 26,849

Honda Sh 125 ad2-r reliability FAQ

Across 790 Honda Sh 125 ad2-r vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Sh 125 ad2-r MOT issues are: Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Honda Sh 125 ad2-r in our data has covered around 32,890 miles.

Compare the Honda Sh 125 ad2-r

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