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GJ59 ABU

2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8

Black Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,765 mi
Last recorded28,765 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-813,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 28,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 28,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,212 miles

Frame Corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 27,207 miles

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

Frame Corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 49,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 48,396 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 42,271 miles

Rear rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,751 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,566 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,970 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 10,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,373 miles

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

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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GJ59 ABU is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8 in Black with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,173 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 GJ59 ABU, 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 17 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 GJ59 ABU registered?

GJ59 ABU is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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