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AO08 HZG

2008 Honda Sh 125-8

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,043 mi
Last recorded37,043 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 125-815,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HZG
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,043 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 37,043 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,254 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 36,251 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,814 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,488 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 26,452 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,299 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 24,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,354 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 19,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,032 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-8?

Based on 3,478 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
1,642
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 37
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AO08 HZG is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-8 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Sh 125-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,707 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 125-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 HZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Sh 125-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 HZG registered?

AO08 HZG is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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