MOT reliability

Honda Sh 50 e

Q: Is the Honda Sh 50 e reliable?

Across 6,357 Honda Sh 50 e vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Sh 50 e?

The typical Honda Sh 50 e in our data has covered around 16,271 miles.

6,357 vehicles · 245 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 6,357 Honda Sh 50 e vehicles and 245 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sh 50 e has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,271 miles.

6,357

Vehicles

245

MOT tests

945

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Sh 50 e problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Sh 50 e MOT tests:

Other95%
Steering12%
Brakes6%
Lamps & electrical3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Visibility0%

Honda Sh 50 e pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	1	100%
9	1	100%
16	2	50%
17	1	100%
19	13	77%
20	35	71%

Fuel types: Petrol (6,349), Diesel (5), Other (3)

Most common Honda Sh 50 e MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sh 50 e MOT tests:

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (5 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (4 times)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (3 times)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (3 times)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (3 times)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (3 times)

Honda Sh 50 e pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1998	1	2	100%	10,917
1991	1	3	67%	12,428
1987	9	32	75%	16,956
1986	23	102	76%	19,829
1985	18	48	77%	15,509
1984	23	52	77%	13,800

Honda Sh 50 e reliability FAQ

Across 6,357 Honda Sh 50 e vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Sh 50 e MOT issues are: Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).

The typical Honda Sh 50 e in our data has covered around 16,271 miles.

Compare the Honda Sh 50 e

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