Honda Sh 300 A 7 (2007)
2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7
CarHunch analysed 232 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Honda SH 300 is marginally more reliable than the UK average, with an 80.8% first-time pass rate versus 80%, but one in five of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history—a meaningful concern for buyers prioritising safety. Petrol models pass at 80.4%, which tracks with the overall cohort.
These machines are running at relatively low mileage for their age (median 15,125 miles, average 17,786), suggesting many are weekend or fair-weather riders, though they still average 1.26 failures and 4.2 advisories per test. Before buying, request the full MOT history and specifically ask the seller about any dangerous defect flags—braking and structural issues are the safety red lines on a machine this old.
What to check before buying a 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7
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.
- ⚠️ 21.1% 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 (98%) | 228 | 80.4% | 1.29 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 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 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 vehicles fall between 8,666 and 24,052 miles.
2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (39% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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