Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7?

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 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7?

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 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7?

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.

How many 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles, the 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.8%, 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 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7?

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.

CarHunch

Get Started

Honda Sh 300 A 7 (2007)

232 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.8% first-time pass rate

2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7

CarHunch analysed 232 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Pass Rate by Fuel Mileage Distribution Still on the Road MOT Averages Colour Breakdown Compare Models

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.

We have limited data for the 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

88.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

21.1%

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

1.26

Over 10.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–24k

For context

These stats describe 232 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.

Average reliability — agree?

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 232 Honda Sh 300 A 7 cars.

Before you buy a 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7

Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	228	88.6%	1.29

Colour Breakdown

Based on 449 Honda Sh 300 A 7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 34.5%

155

Black 23.6%

106

Blue 20%

Red 15.1%

Green 6.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 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.

15,125

typical

8,666

low mileage

24,052

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 vehicles fall between 8,666 and 24,052 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,666 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.

✓ 8,666–24,052 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7s sit.

⚠ Over 32,470 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 39% of 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7s are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.26

Avg failures per vehicle

4.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Honda Sh 300 A 7: All Sh 300 A 7 years → Which year to buy? →

2008

Or browse all models: Honda →

Compare with another model

See how the 2007 Honda Sh 300 A 7 stacks up against a rival.

Average reliability — agree?