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Honda Sh 125 Ad-k Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Sh 125 Ad-k reliable? We analysed 2,752 real MOT tests across 669 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,752 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.6%
Typical Mileage
37,145mi
Annual Mileage
9,048mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Sh 125 Ad-k is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Sh 125 Ad-k.

Honda Sh 125 Ad-k Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Sh 125 Ad-k MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

82.7%
2020
84.7%
2019

Honda Sh 125 Ad-k Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Sh 125 Ad-k models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 21
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar 13
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 12

Honda Sh 125 Ad-k Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Sh 125 Ad-k owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,877 mi/yr
Typical
9,048 mi/yr
Average
10,569 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,081 mi/yr

Honda Sh 125 Ad-k MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Sh 125 Ad-k year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 375 82.7% 21,801 41,414 59,436
2019 2,337 84.7% 14,736 36,242 61,344

How Long Does a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k Last?

Based on 669 Honda Sh 125 Ad-k vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.2 years
Median
5.0 years

Honda Sh 125 Ad-k Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Sh 125 Ad-k MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
37,145 mi
75th Percentile
60,885 mi
95th Percentile
98,060 mi
Max Recorded
261,947 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Sh 125 Ad-k

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

84.7% MOT pass rate from 2,337 tests

Year to avoid
2020

82.7% MOT pass rate from 375 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Sh 125 Ad-k is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.7% across 2,337 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Sh 125 Ad-k Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Sh 125 Ad-k THIS CAR 84.6% 2,752 37,145 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium Auto 91.9% 3,927 24,548 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Sh 125 Ad-k outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Sh 125 Ad-k?

The Honda Sh 125 Ad-k has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.6% across 2,752 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Honda Sh 125 Ad-k owner drives around 9,048 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Sh 125 Ad-k — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Sh 125 Ad-k reliable?
Based on 2,752 MOT tests, the Honda Sh 125 Ad-k has a 84.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k do per year?
The typical Honda Sh 125 Ad-k does around 9,048 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Sh 125 Ad-k?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Sh 125 Ad-k is 2019 with a 84.7% pass rate across 2,337 tests.