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AU12 XXA

2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b

Black Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,248 mi
Last recorded24,248 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b12,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XXA
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 24,248 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 24,234 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 23,693 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 18,529 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 17,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,433 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 300 A-b?

Based on 2,353 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,200
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 5
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AU12 XXA is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b in Black with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 12,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Sh 300 A-b fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 XXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 300 A-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU12 XXA registered?

AU12 XXA is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 XXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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