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DA61 VCO

2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b

Silver Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,796 mi
Last recorded23,796 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b12,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VCO
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-b
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 23,796 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 21,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 20,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,053 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,488 miles

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

Rear puncture repair rear tyer

Fail 9 Jan 2020 19,488 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear puncture repair rear tyer

Pass 10 Aug 2019 18,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 18,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 16,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 14,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,914 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 12,914 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 8,356 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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DA61 VCO is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b in Silver with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA61 VCO, 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 DA61 VCO registered?

DA61 VCO is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is DA61 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 VCO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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