Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N reliable?

Based on MOT data from 780 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N (2022)

780 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N

CarHunch analysed 780 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Honda SH 125 is slightly below the UK average on first-time MOT pass rate at 76.4% versus 80%, suggesting a few more teething issues than typical—though the 6.8% rate of dangerous defects is mercifully low and not a major buyer concern. Petrol versus diesel comparisons don't apply to this scooter, so what you're seeing is genuine model-specific performance.

At just over 33,000 miles average, these are still relatively young machines, and the low failure count of 0.11 per vehicle suggests most issues are minor when they do crop up. The 0.5 advisories per vehicle tell us wear and tear is gradual rather than sudden, so grab a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrics and brake fluid condition—two common advisory items on scooters—and you'll have a solid sense of what you're buying.

The 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 15k–49k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 780 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 780 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 878 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 50%

439

White 50%

439

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,500

typical

14,990

low mileage

48,611

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N vehicles fall between 14,990 and 48,611 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,990 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,990–48,611 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 Ns sit.

⚠ Over 65,624 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 N — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Honda Sh 125 Ad2 Ns are still on the road.

Strong survival — 614 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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