Sherco 300 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Sherco 300 reliable? We analysed 1,380 real MOT tests across 426 vehicles to find out.
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The Sherco 300 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Sherco 300.
Sherco 300 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Sherco 300. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Sherco 300 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Sherco 300 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Sherco 300 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Sherco 300 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Sherco 300 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Sherco 300 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98 | 80.6% | 1,046 | 1,456 | 2,201 |
| 2020 | 142 | 88.0% | 676 | 1,496 | 2,659 |
| 2019 | 166 | 80.7% | 1,077 | 1,588 | 2,243 |
| 2018 | 193 | 84.5% | 948 | 1,831 | 2,510 |
| 2017 | 228 | 83.8% | 1,016 | 1,754 | 2,904 |
| 2016 | 295 | 85.4% | 1,348 | 2,361 | 3,613 |
| 2015 | 119 | 80.7% | 1,388 | 1,827 | 2,704 |
| 2014 | 126 | 78.6% | 1,352 | 2,199 | 4,024 |
How Long Does a Sherco 300 Last?
Based on 426 Sherco 300 vehicles on UK roads.
Sherco 300 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Sherco 300 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 Sherco 300
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 142 tests
78.6% MOT pass rate from 126 tests
The best year to buy a used Sherco 300 is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 142 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Sherco 300 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherco 300 THIS CAR | 83.5% | 1,380 | 1,819 mi | 12 yrs |
| Sherco 250 | 85.4% | 404 | 1,781 mi | 11 yrs |
| Sherco Sherco | 90.6% | 360 | 9 mi | 10 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C200 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm+ MHEV A | 86.5% | 837 | 29,923 mi | — yrs |
| Ford F100 | 82.8% | 1,267 | 40,016 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Sherco 250 (85.4% pass rate) and the Sherco Sherco (90.6% pass rate), the Sherco 300 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Sherco 300Should you buy a used Sherco 300?
The Sherco 300 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.5% across 1,380 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Sherco 300 owner drives around 250 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 Sherco 300 models stay on UK roads for around 12 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.