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MD08 SWX

2008 Honda Sh 125-7

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

33,469 mi
Last recorded33,469 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 125-715,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 SWX
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 33,469 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 33,469 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 30,781 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,390 miles

Front bent

Fail 20 Oct 2021 30,390 miles

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

Front bent

Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,324 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to limit on offside of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,950 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 24,950 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,411 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 21,411 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,322 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 17,298 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,757 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 14,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,455 miles

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

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 12,455 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-7?

Based on 3,031 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,911
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 25
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MD08 SWX is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-7 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Sh 125-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 15,888 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 125-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD08 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Sh 125-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MD08 SWX registered?

MD08 SWX is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-7, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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