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EF05 AUL

2005 Honda Sh 125-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,539 mi
Last recorded42,539 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Sh 125-414,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 AUL
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 42,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 41,869 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear mudguard slightley loose

Fail 3 Oct 2023 40,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear mudguard slightley loose

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,100 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,258 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 38,258 miles

Rear Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 35,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,330 miles

Brake light sticking on occasionally

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,630 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,160 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 15,160 miles

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 2,144 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-4?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,279
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
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EF05 AUL is a 2005 Honda Sh 125-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda Sh 125-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 14,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Sh 125-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF05 AUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Sh 125-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF05 AUL registered?

EF05 AUL is a 2005 Honda Sh 125-4, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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