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EF61 MXL

2012 Honda Sh 125 B

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,744 mi
Last recorded35,744 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Sh 125 B15,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 MXL
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125 B
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,646 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 21,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 19,977 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 19,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 17,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 14,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 13,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,942 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 9,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 6,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,739 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125 B?

Based on 2,473 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
1,986
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 9
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EF61 MXL is a 2012 Honda Sh 125 B in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Honda Sh 125 B models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,622 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 125 B fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF61 MXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125 B typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Sh 125 B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF61 MXL registered?

EF61 MXL is a 2012 Honda Sh 125 B, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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