Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M?

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 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M?

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 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M?

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 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M reliable?

Based on MOT data from 181 vehicles, the 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.2%, 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 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M?

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 350 A M (2021)

181 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Sh 350 A M

CarHunch analysed 181 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Honda SH 350 A-M has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.2%, which is 11.8 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these scooters are arriving at test with more defects than typical. The good news is that only 3.3% have ever shown a dangerous defect, so safety issues are not widespread.

At a median mileage of 5,479 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these machines are running relatively light, yet they're still failing MOTs more frequently than average, pointing to maintenance neglect rather than age-related wear. With an average of just 0.06 failures per vehicle but 0.3 advisories, minor niggles dominate—so if you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in catching small issues before they become test failures.

We have limited data for the 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–14k

For context

These stats describe 181 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 181 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M 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.

5,479

typical

2,745

low mileage

14,459

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Sh 350 A M vehicles fall between 2,745 and 14,459 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,745 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.

✓ 2,745–14,459 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Honda Sh 350 A Ms sit.

⚠ Over 19,519 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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