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Honda Sh125 (2005)

170 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.2% first-time pass rate

2005 Honda Sh125

CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Sh125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 3.2% above UK average
83.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,725
typical mileage
10,321–21,117 middle half
17.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.59
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Sh125

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 169 83.1% 1.6
Diesel (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Honda Sh125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,321
low mileage
15,725
typical
21,117
high mileage

Half of all 2005 Honda Sh125 vehicles fall between 10,321 and 21,117 miles.

2005 Honda Sh125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).

97 14 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.59
Avg failures per vehicle
3.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Honda Sh125

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 37.2%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 31.1%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 24.7%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 24%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 20.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 17.4%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 13.9%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 11.4%
    Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.

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