Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Sh?

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 2013 Honda Sh?

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 2013 Honda Sh?

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 2013 Honda Sh vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% 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 2013 Honda Sh reliable?

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Sh has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Honda Sh?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Honda Sh are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (32% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (30.1% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (21.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Honda Sh?

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 (2013)

210 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.3% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Sh

CarHunch analysed 210 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Sh. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Honda SH passes its MOT significantly more often than the UK average, with an 88.3% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting above-average build quality and owner maintenance. However, one in four of these vehicles (25.7%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above typical and worth investigating on any example you're considering.

These scooters are running relatively low mileage for their age—averaging 25,093 miles—which partly explains the strong pass rate, though advisories do crop up regularly at 2.3 per vehicle. Before buying, run a full MOT history check to see whether your specific bike has a clean safety record, because the dangerous defect rate suggests some examples have serious hidden problems.

We have limited data for the 2013 Honda Sh — 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

88.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

25.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.9

Over 6.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 10k–37k

For context

These stats describe 210 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 210 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 32%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 21.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 11.3%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 7.8%

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · Stop lamp not working · Rear Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Honda Sh

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 25.7% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,643 Honda Sh vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 28.7%

1,333

Red 24%

1,113

White 21.9%

1,018

Silver 21.4%

995

Grey 3.3%

154

Blue 0.5%

Green 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Sh 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.

19,775

typical

9,799

low mileage

36,742

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Sh vehicles fall between 9,799 and 36,742 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,799 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.

✓ 9,799–36,742 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Shs sit.

⚠ Over 49,601 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Sh — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2013 Honda Shs are still active.

74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

6.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.9

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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