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Honda Sh 125 AD2-N Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Sh 125 AD2-N reliable? We analysed 1,131 real MOT tests across 710 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,131 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
31,366mi
Annual Mileage
13,284mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Sh 125 AD2-N 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 AD2-N.

Honda Sh 125 AD2-N Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Sh 125 AD2-N. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Sh 125 AD2-N MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Sh 125 AD2-N to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.9%
2023
89.3%
2022

Honda Sh 125 AD2-N Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Sh 125 AD2-N models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls 5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 5

Honda Sh 125 AD2-N Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Sh 125 AD2-N owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,967 mi/yr
Typical
13,284 mi/yr
Average
13,859 mi/yr
Heavy usage
19,446 mi/yr

Honda Sh 125 AD2-N MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Sh 125 AD2-N year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 61 86.9% 19,642 37,683 60,408
2022 1,016 89.3% 14,684 30,140 51,256

How Long Does a Honda Sh 125 AD2-N Last?

Based on 710 Honda Sh 125 AD2-N vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Honda Sh 125 AD2-N Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Sh 125 AD2-N MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,366 mi
75th Percentile
52,048 mi
95th Percentile
81,944 mi
Max Recorded
140,307 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Sh 125 AD2-N

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

Best year
2022

89.3% MOT pass rate from 1,016 tests

Year to avoid
2023

86.9% MOT pass rate from 61 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Sh 125 AD2-N is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 1,016 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — 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 AD2-N 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 AD2-N THIS CAR 88.8% 1,131 31,366 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
Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4X4 Dcb TDCI 86.1% 353 71,090 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Sh 125 AD2-N outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Sh 125 AD2-N?

The Honda Sh 125 AD2-N has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 1,131 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 AD2-N 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 AD2-N owner drives around 13,284 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 AD2-N — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Sh 125 AD2-N reliable?
Based on 1,131 MOT tests, the Honda Sh 125 AD2-N has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Sh 125 AD2-N?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Sh 125 AD2-N do per year?
The typical Honda Sh 125 AD2-N does around 13,284 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Sh 125 AD2-N last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Sh 125 AD2-N?
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 AD2-N?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Sh 125 AD2-N is 2022 with a 89.3% pass rate across 1,016 tests.