Honda Sh125 (2007)
2007 Honda Sh125
CarHunch analysed 254 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Sh125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Honda SH125 passes its MOT at 83.3%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, but the concerning figure here is that over a quarter of these scooters (25.6%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their testing history—a red flag for structural or safety issues. Petrol versus diesel breakdowns don't apply to a scooter, but the reliability picture is mixed: buyers should view this model as moderately dependable rather than robust.
With a median mileage of just 16,350 miles for a 17-year-old vehicle, these SH125s have been lightly used overall, yet they still average 1.74 failures and 4.5 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse. Before purchasing, have any prospective buy independently inspected for brake condition and chassis integrity—those dangerous defects don't resolve themselves, and a scooter with safety issues becomes expensive and risky to own.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- ⚠️ 25.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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.
Half of all 2007 Honda Sh125 vehicles fall between 10,261 and 24,063 miles.
2007 Honda Sh125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Honda Sh125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.3%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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17.3%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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14.6%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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12.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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