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LT59 XLH

2009 Honda Sh 300 A-9

Black Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,176 mi
Last recorded58,176 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-914,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 XLH
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 56,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,467 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 54,467 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,750 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 52,750 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,124 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 52,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 49,736 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 49,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,356 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,565 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 21,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LT59 XLH is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-9 in Black with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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-9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT59 XLH, 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 LT59 XLH registered?

LT59 XLH is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-9, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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