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M176 RSO

1995 Honda SH50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,457 mi
Last recorded12,457 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda SH5010,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 RSO
MakeHonda
ModelSH50
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 12,457 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure have insulation tape on arms (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg shield has a split but secure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 12,457 miles

Offside Front Upper leg shield has a small crack letting panel flex but safe

Pass 25 May 2022 12,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 12,360 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 12,360 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 12,306 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,062 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 12,042 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,861 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,689 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,398 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,002 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,738 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,514 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,465 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 10,465 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,214 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2007 9,979 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 9,979 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2006 9,281 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SH50?

Based on 1,523 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
Tyre tread not clearly visible 19
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
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M176 RSO is a 1995 Honda SH50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Honda SH50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 10,750 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 SH50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M176 RSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH50 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Honda SH50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M176 RSO registered?

M176 RSO is a 1995 Honda SH50, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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