MOT reliability

Honda Sh 300 a-k

Q: Is the Honda Sh 300 a-k reliable?

Across 256 Honda Sh 300 a-k vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

256 vehicles · 661 completed MOT tests analysed

94%

MOT pass rate

Based on 256 Honda Sh 300 a-k vehicles and 661 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sh 300 a-k has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,543 miles.

256

Vehicles

661

MOT tests

1,827

Avg miles / year

0.2

Faults per test

11%

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Sh 300 a-k problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Sh 300 a-k MOT tests:

Brakes38%
Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
Steering14%
Lamps & electrical10%
Other5%
Body & structure5%
Identification & plates3%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Sh 300 a-k pass rate by age

How the Honda Sh 300 a-k's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	11	91%
3	202	94%
4	185	95%
5	151	93%
6	85	92%
7	19	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (254), Other (2)

Most common Honda Sh 300 a-k MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sh 300 a-k MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (12 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (5 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (4 times)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (3 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)

Honda Sh 300 a-k pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	3	3	100%	5,238
2021	44	101	97%	8,307
2020	90	264	94%	7,914
2019	74	285	92%	12,400

Honda Sh 300 a-k reliability FAQ

Across 256 Honda Sh 300 a-k vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Sh 300 a-k MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Honda Sh 300 a-k in our data has covered around 9,543 miles.

Compare the Honda Sh 300 a-k

See how the Honda Sh 300 a-k stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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