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Honda Sh50 (2001)

666 real MOT outcomes analysed • 6.4% first-time pass rate

2001 Honda Sh50

CarHunch analysed 666 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Sh50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2001 Honda SH50 is a scooter in catastrophic condition on the used market: just 6.4% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, with virtually all examples (99.1%) having recorded at least one dangerous defect in their testing history. This is not a reliability issue—it's a wholesale abandonment problem, suggesting these machines are typically run into the ground or neglected to the point of being unsafe.

At an average of 13,643 miles and a median of just 10,570, these scooters aren't high-milers, yet they're failing en masse on safety grounds. Any 2001 SH50 you're considering needs a complete pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, with particular attention to brakes, lights, and suspension, and you should budget heavily for remedial work before it's roadworthy again.

Below average reliability 73.6% below UK average
6.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,570
typical mileage
6,486–18,906 middle half
0.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.06
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Sh50

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.

Before you buy a Honda Sh50

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 664 6.1% 0.06
Other (0%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Honda Sh50 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.

6,486
low mileage
10,570
typical
18,906
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Honda Sh50 vehicles fall between 6,486 and 18,906 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.06
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Sh50

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

  • 17.3%
    Steering headbearing has excessive free play
  • 14.7%
    Riders seat insecure
  • 12%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 9.3%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 9.3%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 9.3%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 9.3%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 8%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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