HONDA SH 125 AD-E
Pass rate over time
The SH 125 AD-E's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.9 points since 2016, 97.5% to 88.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SH 125 AD-E passes first time 90.9% of the time; by 30k that's 75.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a SH 125 AD-E
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
23 | 40.4 |
| brakes |
|
10 | 17.5 |
| tyres |
|
7 | 12.3 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 8.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 5.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 5.3 |
| steering |
|
3 | 5.3 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the SH 125 AD-E beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the SH 125 AD-E.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2014 (84.9% pass). Weakest: 2015 (84.7%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.