Honda Sh 125 Ad-l Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Sh 125 Ad-l reliable? We analysed 5,842 real MOT tests across 2,168 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Sh 125 Ad-l 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-l.
Honda Sh 125 Ad-l Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Sh 125 Ad-l. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Sh 125 Ad-l MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Sh 125 Ad-l to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Sh 125 Ad-l Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Sh 125 Ad-l models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Sh 125 Ad-l Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Sh 125 Ad-l owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Sh 125 Ad-l MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Sh 125 Ad-l year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,305 | 87.5% | 15,000 | 33,565 | 54,824 |
| 2020 | 2,407 | 88.0% | 14,687 | 31,736 | 55,370 |
How Long Does a Honda Sh 125 Ad-l Last?
Based on 2,168 Honda Sh 125 Ad-l vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Sh 125 Ad-l Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Sh 125 Ad-l MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Sh 125 Ad-l
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 2,407 tests
87.5% MOT pass rate from 3,305 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Sh 125 Ad-l is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 2,407 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.5% — 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-l 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-l THIS CAR | 87.6% | 5,842 | 33,127 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 |
| Audi SQ5 TDI MHEV QUATTRO Auto | 93.2% | 2,044 | 32,288 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Sh 125 Ad-l outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Sh 125 Ad-lShould you buy a used Honda Sh 125 Ad-l?
The Honda Sh 125 Ad-l has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 5,842 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-l 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-l owner drives around 10,048 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.