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OU08 YYJ

2008 Honda SH300

Silver Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,854 mi
Last recorded37,854 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda SH30016,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YYJ
MakeHonda
ModelSH300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 35,909 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 32,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,827 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 18,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 15,294 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 15,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 12,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 10,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 9,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 8,568 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 7,225 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SH300?

Based on 2,388 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,064
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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OU08 YYJ is a 2008 Honda SH300 in Silver with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda SH300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 16,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda SH300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 YYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH300 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda SH300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU08 YYJ registered?

OU08 YYJ is a 2008 Honda SH300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 YYJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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