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BJ58 BYO

2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8

Red Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,232 mi
Last recorded31,232 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-813,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 BYO
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 31,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 19,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 12,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 12,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,963 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,200 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 10,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 7,211 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,196 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 5,700 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 5,700 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2011 4,898 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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BJ58 BYO is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8 in Red with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ58 BYO, 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 BJ58 BYO registered?

BJ58 BYO is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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