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AA08 LJU

2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8

Beige Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,889 mi
Last recorded26,889 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-813,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-8
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,889 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 26,889 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 24,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 22,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 19,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 17,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 12,191 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 12,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 8,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 5,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 4,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 3,709 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 1,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 1,655 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 300 A-8?

Based on 1,877 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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AA08 LJU is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8 in Beige with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Sh 300 A-8 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 300 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA08 LJU registered?

AA08 LJU is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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