Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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.

Is the 2019 Honda Sh reliable?

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles, the 2019 Honda Sh has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Sh?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Honda Sh are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (19.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (19.4% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (16.9% 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 2019 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 (2019)

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2019 Honda Sh

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2019 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 2019 Honda SH passes its MOT at 81.1%, just slightly above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result—though the 17.1% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is worth noting as a buyer concern. For a scooter of this age, reliability is respectable but not exceptional.

These machines average just 27,612 miles, suggesting moderate use for their age, and rack up 1.1 advisories per test against only 0.34 failures, indicating minor wear rather than serious mechanical trouble. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on any safety-critical items flagged in its MOT history, since nearly one in five examples have had dangerous defects recorded.

We have limited data for the 2019 Honda Sh — 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

91.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 3.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 6k–38k

For context

These stats describe 187 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 187 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 19.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front 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 16.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

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

Suspension & steering 13.6%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.1% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

20,617

typical

6,033

low mileage

38,092

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Honda Sh vehicles fall between 6,033 and 38,092 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,033 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.

✓ 6,033–38,092 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Honda Shs sit.

⚠ Over 51,424 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Honda Sh — Still on the Road

Most 2019 Honda Shs are still being driven.

115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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