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RE09 MKA

2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8

Blue Petrol 279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,242 mi
Last recorded36,242 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-813,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 MKA
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer bolt missing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 35,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,507 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 27,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,630 miles

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

Rear brake lever travel, adjustment advised!

The rear tyre has a small split in the tread! 130/70x16 Dunlop.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,649 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 21,649 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 13,173 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 300 A-8?

Based on 1,877 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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RE09 MKA is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8 in Blue with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,173 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-8 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE09 MKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 300 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE09 MKA registered?

RE09 MKA is a 2009 Honda Sh 300 A-8, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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