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EF05 ETO

2005 Honda Sh 125-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Sh 125-414,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 60,940 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 60,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,218 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,185 miles

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,896 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 19,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,777 miles

Front 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 ETO is a 2005 Honda Sh 125-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

EF05 ETO is a 2005 Honda Sh 125-4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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