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X70 PRS

2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8

Black Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,445 mi
Last recorded12,445 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-813,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 PRS
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 12,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 11,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 11,978 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2023 11,405 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 10,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 10,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 10,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 9,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 8,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 8,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 7,211 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 7,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 6,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 5,259 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 5,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 4,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 2,598 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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X70 PRS is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8 in Black with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,002 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 X70 PRS, 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 18 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X70 PRS registered?

X70 PRS is a 2008 Honda Sh 300 A-8, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is X70 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X70 PRS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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