Honda Sh 125 C (2012)
2012 Honda Sh 125 C
CarHunch analysed 245 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Sh 125 C. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Honda SH 125 scores right at the UK average with a 79.6% first-time pass rate, but nearly three in ten of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for a buyer prioritizing safety. This suggests mechanical issues can develop beyond routine wear.
These machines are running relatively low mileage for their age—averaging just over 20,000 miles—yet still accumulate an average of 1.12 failures and 2.7 advisories per MOT, indicating that age rather than hard use is the main culprit. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake systems and suspension components, since dangerous defects are more common than typical for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2012 Honda Sh 125 C
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.
- ⚠️ 27.4% 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%) | 243 | 79.4% | 1.13 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Honda Sh 125 C 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 2012 Honda Sh 125 C vehicles fall between 10,412 and 27,162 miles.
2012 Honda Sh 125 C — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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