Honda Sh 125 D-d Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Sh 125 D-d reliable? We analysed 1,036 real MOT tests across 147 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Sh 125 D-d 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 D-d.
Honda Sh 125 D-d Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Sh 125 D-d. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Sh 125 D-d MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Sh 125 D-d to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Sh 125 D-d Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Sh 125 D-d fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Sh 125 D-d Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Sh 125 D-d models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Sh 125 D-d Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Sh 125 D-d owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Sh 125 D-d MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Sh 125 D-d year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,007 | 82.8% | 8,620 | 17,266 | 36,036 |
How Long Does a Honda Sh 125 D-d Last?
Based on 147 Honda Sh 125 D-d vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Sh 125 D-d Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Sh 125 D-d 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 D-d
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.8% MOT pass rate from 1,007 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Sh 125 D-d is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.8% across 1,007 tests.
How Does the Honda Sh 125 D-d 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 D-d THIS CAR | 83.2% | 1,036 | 16,424 mi | 13 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 |
| Yamaha RD250LC | 89.4% | 602 | 26,074 mi | 46 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Sh 125 D-d outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Sh 125 D-dShould you buy a used Honda Sh 125 D-d?
The Honda Sh 125 D-d has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.2% across 1,036 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 9 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Sh 125 D-d 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 D-d owner drives around 2,483 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Sh 125 D-d models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.