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AO08 VGL

2008 Honda Sh 125-7

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,351 mi
Last recorded11,351 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 125-715,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VGL
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 11,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 11,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 10,520 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 9,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 8,725 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 8,081 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2021 8,058 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 7,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 6,101 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 4,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 3,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 2,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 1,931 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-7?

Based on 3,031 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,911
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 25
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AO08 VGL is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-7 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Sh 125-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 15,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Sh 125-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 VGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Sh 125-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 VGL registered?

AO08 VGL is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-7, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is AO08 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VGL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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