MOT reliability

Honda Sh125

Q: Is the Honda Sh125 reliable?

Across 2,551 Honda Sh125 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Sh125?

The typical Honda Sh125 in our data has covered around 27,169 miles.

2,551 vehicles · 22,039 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,551 Honda Sh125 vehicles and 22,039 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sh125 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,169 miles.

2,551

Vehicles

22,039

MOT tests

2,421

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Sh125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Sh125 MOT tests:

Other78%
Brakes15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Steering8%
Lamps & electrical6%
Body & structure1%
Identification & plates1%
Seatbelts & equipment0%

Honda Sh125 pass rate by age

How the Honda Sh125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	11	100%
2	62	82%
3	1,868	85%
4	2,216	85%
5	2,233	83%
6	2,105	82%
7	1,983	82%
8	1,804	81%
9	1,635	82%
10	1,451	82%
11	1,256	81%
12	1,114	81%
13	955	81%
14	776	81%
15	639	82%
16	521	82%
17	416	80%
18	295	80%
19	227	81%
20	159	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,538), Other (8), Diesel (4), LPG (1)

Most common Honda Sh125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sh125 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (758 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (663 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (480 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (397 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (360 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (358 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (251 times)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (246 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (230 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (224 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (213 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (195 times)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (189 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (188 times)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (184 times)

Honda Sh125 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	1	2	100%	75,765
2021	3	9	78%	25,391
2020	2	6	100%	24,962
2019	3	20	75%	37,556
2018	5	28	93%	59,678
2017	3	13	85%	14,019
2016	5	42	79%	65,606
2015	6	41	78%	47,988
2014	15	95	84%	47,447
2013	12	62	85%	48,023
2012	50	419	84%	31,471
2011	122	1,005	84%	25,389
2010	116	945	82%	29,612
2009	162	1,550	83%	29,125
2008	251	2,236	82%	28,194
2007	254	2,506	82%	27,679
2006	244	2,396	82%	28,109
2005	169	1,550	83%	28,800
2004	204	1,948	83%	22,329
2003	233	2,266	81%	23,933
2002	378	3,532	81%	25,719
2001	158	1,321	82%	25,980
1999	1	4	100%	15,532
1997	1	2	50%	18,819

Honda Sh125 reliability FAQ

Across 2,551 Honda Sh125 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Sh125 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)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Honda Sh125 in our data has covered around 27,169 miles.

Compare the Honda Sh125

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