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OV05 WVA

2005 Honda Sh 125-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,654 mi
Last recorded29,654 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Sh 125-414,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WVA
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,654 miles

fairing panels loose

rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2025 29,654 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear grab rail loose bolts missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fairing panels loose

Fail 13 Jun 2025 29,652 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both brakes (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear tyre slightly cracked

battery terminal loose

bolt missing from front brake pipe clamp

fairing panels loose

grab rail loose

Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 28,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,668 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 28,668 miles

Front Brake lever insecure LEVER PERCH not adequately secured to handlebar (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,153 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 27,153 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,699 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 24,699 miles

Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 15,678 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 13,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 7,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 May 2009 7,034 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2008 4,129 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-4?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,279
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
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OV05 WVA is a 2005 Honda Sh 125-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda Sh 125-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 14,088 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 125-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV05 WVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Sh 125-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV05 WVA is a 2005 Honda Sh 125-4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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