Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA SH150
153cc
Petrol
Class 1
77.0%
first-time pass rate
13.2%
failed outright
14,269
median miles at test
174
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the SH150's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage SH150 passes first time 78.7% of the time; by 20k that's 71.8%.
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 SH150
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
12 | 25.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 23.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
8 | 17 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 17 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 4.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 4.3 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 4.3 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 2.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 2.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the SH150 beats 0 of its 1 closest rivals (BSA BANTAM).
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 SH150.