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MOT reliability

Honda Sh 125-4

561 vehicles · 2,580 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 561 Honda Sh 125-4 vehicles and 2,580 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sh 125-4 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,009 miles.

561
Vehicles
2,580
MOT tests
2,044
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Sh 125-4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Sh 125-4 MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure0%
  • Identification & plates0%
  • Emissions & nuisance0%

Honda Sh 125-4 pass rate by age

How the Honda Sh 125-4's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22100%
321488%
425081%
523683%
622483%
722979%
821683%
921178%
1017482%
1114681%
1213680%
1310982%
149184%
157281%
167182%
175184%
185176%
194477%
202879%

Fuel types: Petrol (557), Other (4)

Most common Honda Sh 125-4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sh 125-4 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (125 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (76 times)
  3. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (60 times)
  4. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (59 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (51 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (47 times)
  7. Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (47 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (33 times)
  9. Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (28 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (26 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (26 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (25 times)
  13. Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (24 times)
  14. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
  15. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (22 times)

Honda Sh 125-4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 1 1 100% 12,962
2008 1 6 100% 49,105
2006 10 116 84% 22,882
2005 172 1,866 82% 26,367
2004 60 556 81% 22,161
2003 1 23 83% 19,699

Honda Sh 125-4 reliability FAQ

Across 561 Honda Sh 125-4 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Sh 125-4 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Sh 125-4 in our data has covered around 25,009 miles.

Compare the Honda Sh 125-4

See how the Honda Sh 125-4 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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