Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B?

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 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B?

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 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B?

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 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B reliable?

Based on MOT data from 221 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.5%, 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 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B?

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 B (2011)

221 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.5% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Sh 300 A B

CarHunch analysed 221 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Honda SH 300 is a reliably built scooter, with an 85.7% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—and fewer than one in six vehicles (15.8%) have ever picked up a dangerous defect, so safety concerns aren't a major red flag here. These machines are running modest mileage for their age, averaging 18,527 miles, which suggests they're being looked after reasonably well by owners who aren't thrashing them daily.

When failures do occur, they're typically minor—just 0.95 per vehicle on average—but advisories run to 3.0 per scooter, pointing to age-related wear on consumables like brakes, belts, and lights rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, factor in a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension components, cables, and the cooling system, as these commonly rack up advisory flags on this model.

We have limited data for the 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

88.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.95

Over 7.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–25k

For context

These stats describe 221 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 221 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.8% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	217	88.3%	0.96

Colour Breakdown

Based on 307 Honda Sh 300 A B vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27%

Blue 25.4%

Silver 25.1%

White 22.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B 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.

14,481

typical

8,581

low mileage

25,356

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Sh 300 A B vehicles fall between 8,581 and 25,356 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,581 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.

✓ 8,581–25,356 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Sh 300 A Bs sit.

⚠ Over 34,230 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Sh 300 A B — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 35% of 2011 Honda Sh 300 A Bs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% 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

7.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.95

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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