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GJ59 XPL

2009 Honda Sh 300 A-9

Red Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,399 mi
Last recorded19,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-914,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XPL
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-9
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 19,399 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 19,399 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 19,235 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement ENGINE TO CHASSIS BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 19,235 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement ENGINE TO CHASSIS BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT BRAKE SWITCH NOT WORKING (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 18,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 18,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,165 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 16,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 15,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,678 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,712 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 300 A-9?

Based on 1,341 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,265
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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GJ59 XPL is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-9 in Red with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Sh 300 A-9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ59 XPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 300 A-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ59 XPL registered?

GJ59 XPL is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-9, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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