Honda SH MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

1.9 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda SH tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements29.5%

   184 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm22.6%

   141 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released14.3%

   89 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.5%

   59 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released9.3%

   58 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play8.7%

   54 occurrences

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.5%

   53 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play7.4%

   46 occurrences

9. 9.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn7.4%

   46 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.3%

    39 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.1%

    32 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative5.1%

    32 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda SH tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   460 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.9%

   407 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.4%

   304 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.3%

   295 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.8%

   266 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.8%

   195 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.0%

   141 tests

8. 8.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.1.8%

   125 tests

How wear changes the picture

SH pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The SH fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

37,010

Test classes

class 1: 5,318 · class 2: 1,592

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda SH?

88.4% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 20 of 36 motorcycle models, from 6,910 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda SH fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 29.5% of failed Honda SH tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (22.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda SH usually have at its MOT?

37,010 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.