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RE59 KJA

2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8

Silver Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,928 mi
Last recorded15,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-813,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 KJA
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 15,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 14,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 14,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 14,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 14,000 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 14,000 miles

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

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

Wheel spindle loose (Wheel Nut Loose) Tightened (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 13,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 10,231 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 9,216 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 7,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 7,126 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 5,493 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 4,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 3,386 miles

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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RE59 KJA is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8 in Silver with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,173 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 RE59 KJA, 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 17 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE59 KJA is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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