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GY08 YKT

2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8

Beige Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,137 mi
Last recorded33,137 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-813,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YKT
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-8
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 33,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,640 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 31,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 31,482 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 30,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,423 miles

Front front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 29,421 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,353 miles

no reserve travel on rear brake

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,989 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 26,989 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,341 miles

front pads low

some plastic damage

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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GY08 YKT is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8 in Beige with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,002 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 GY08 YKT, 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 18 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 GY08 YKT registered?

GY08 YKT is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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