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SM12 ZPW

2012 Honda Sh 300 A-c

Blue Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,163 mi
Last recorded16,163 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-c12,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZPW
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-c
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 16,163 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 16,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 15,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 14,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 14,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 12,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 12,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 12,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 11,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 10,013 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,958 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 6,692 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 300 A-c?

Based on 1,241 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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SM12 ZPW is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-c in Blue with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-c models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,690 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-c fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 ZPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 300 A-c typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-c is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 ZPW registered?

SM12 ZPW is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-c, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is SM12 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 ZPW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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