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DG09 PKU

2009 Honda Sh 300 A-7

Red Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,918 mi
Last recorded29,918 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-714,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 PKU
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-7
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 29,918 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear schock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 29,356 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,927 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,355 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,542 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front fork seals slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2021 23,542 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front fork seals slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2020 21,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 21,440 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 15,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 13,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,809 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 10,677 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,973 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 7,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 1,962 miles

Scooter style bodywork obscuring testable components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 1,558 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 300 A-7?

Based on 4,525 MOT tests across 424 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,025
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 93
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
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DG09 PKU is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-7 in Red with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 14,014 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-7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG09 PKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 300 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG09 PKU is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-7, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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