MOT reliability
Honda Sh125i
65 vehicles · 654 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 65 Honda Sh125i vehicles and 654 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sh125i has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,704 miles.
65
Vehicles
654
MOT tests
2,198
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sh125i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sh125i MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Honda Sh125i pass rate by age
How the Honda Sh125i's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 33% |
| 3 | 58 | 86% |
| 4 | 63 | 81% |
| 5 | 65 | 80% |
| 6 | 69 | 80% |
| 7 | 56 | 82% |
| 8 | 55 | 85% |
| 9 | 50 | 76% |
| 10 | 44 | 80% |
| 11 | 43 | 84% |
| 12 | 35 | 89% |
| 13 | 31 | 77% |
| 14 | 22 | 86% |
| 15 | 13 | 85% |
| 16 | 14 | 86% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 10 | 80% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (65)
Most common Honda Sh125i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sh125i MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
- Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (15 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (14 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (7 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
- Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
Honda Sh125i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 25 | 80% | 34,502 |
| 2010 | 14 | 136 | 82% | 36,227 |
| 2009 | 8 | 93 | 77% | 19,962 |
| 2008 | 12 | 105 | 79% | 26,076 |
| 2007 | 11 | 103 | 83% | 24,972 |
| 2006 | 9 | 106 | 84% | 20,661 |
| 2005 | 8 | 86 | 84% | 23,979 |
Honda Sh125i reliability FAQ
Across 65 Honda Sh125i vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Sh125i 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 Sh125i in our data has covered around
26,704 miles.
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