Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A?

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 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A?

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 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A?

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 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A 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 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles, the 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.4%, 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 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A?

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 300 A A (2010)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.4% first-time pass rate

2010 Honda Sh 300 A A

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 Honda SH 300 sits bang on reliability parity with the UK average at 80.7% first-time pass rate, but the concerning bit is that 21.1% of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the threshold where a buyer should be alert. You're not looking at an inherently fragile machine, but you do need to inspect any used example carefully and factor in potential safety-critical repairs.

With a median mileage of just 16,327 miles for a 14-year-old scooter, these have typically been ridden sparingly, which is encouraging; however, the average of 2.4 advisories per vehicle suggests wear items like brakes, lights and chain tension are routine maintenance points. Before committing, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags any history of MOT dangerous defects and request the full MOT record to see what's been flagged previously.

We have limited data for the 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A — 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

89.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

21.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 7.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 9k–25k

For context

These stats describe 123 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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Before you buy a 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A

Based on MOT data from 123 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%)	121	89.3%	0.93

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A 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.

16,327

typical

8,986

low mileage

25,349

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Honda Sh 300 A A vehicles fall between 8,986 and 25,349 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,986 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.

✓ 8,986–25,349 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Honda Sh 300 A As sit.

⚠ Over 34,221 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Honda Sh 300 A A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 31% of 2010 Honda Sh 300 A As are still active.

Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (31% 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

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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