Honda Sh 125 Ad D (2013)
2013 Honda Sh 125 Ad D
CarHunch analysed 461 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Sh 125 Ad D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Honda SH 125 is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a 75.8% first-time pass rate versus 80%, and a concerning 23.2% of vehicles in this cohort having experienced a dangerous defect at some point—a red flag for prospective buyers. Nearly one in four of these scooters has had a serious safety issue, which is notably higher than typical for the UK fleet.
At a median mileage of 23,097 miles for an 11-year-old vehicle, these scooters are running relatively light, yet they're still averaging 0.98 failures per test and 2.3 advisories, suggesting age-related wear rather than high-use abuse. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on braking systems and electrics, the areas where this model tends to accumulate defects.
What to check before buying a 2013 Honda Sh 125 Ad D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 458 | 75.6% | 0.99 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 96.3% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Honda Sh 125 Ad D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Honda Sh 125 Ad D vehicles fall between 12,022 and 39,615 miles.
2013 Honda Sh 125 Ad D — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 140 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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