Honda SH125i
Real ownership data from 13,719 UK SH125i motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SH125i problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | minor | 14.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 14.5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 14% |
| Electrical | major | 8.6% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 7.6% |
| Corrosion | major | 4.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
SH125i mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 246 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 347 | 9,056 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 838 | 28,307 mi | 20,598 | 82.61% |
| 2023 | 931 | 28,494 mi | 14,389 | 88.5% |
| 2022 | 1,278 | 36,608 mi | 9,847 | 87.07% |
| 2021 | 1,585 | 41,431 mi | 9,068 | 85.84% |
| 2020 | 983 | 44,432 mi | 8,813 | 85.71% |
| 2019 | 618 | 49,370 mi | 8,752 | 82.68% |
| 2018 | 42 | 37,250 mi | 4,722 | 86.27% |
| 2017 | 86 | 39,636 mi | 8,256 | 79.41% |
| 2016 | 178 | 41,132 mi | 8,888 | 78.22% |
| 2015 | 173 | 60,599 mi | 12,248 | 79.64% |
| 2014 | 210 | 48,346 mi | 5,928 | 82.54% |
| 2013 | 663 | 32,156 mi | 4,167 | 81.75% |
| 2012 | 430 | 24,859 mi | 2,201 | 82.45% |
| 2011 | 434 | 21,535 mi | 2,231 | 82.72% |
| 2010 | 380 | 21,946 mi | 2,460 | 78.93% |
| 2009 | 403 | 25,274 mi | 2,128 | 79.74% |
| 2008 | 620 | 23,898 mi | 2,012 | 78.95% |
| 2007 | 632 | 25,413 mi | 2,019 | 80.03% |
SH125i questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda SH125i?
Across 13,719 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.8% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (14.5% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (14% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda SH125i?
The median Honda SH125i in the UK has covered 27,898 miles, and typically rides about 3,190 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,721 and 48,970 miles.
Is the Honda SH125i reliable?
81.04% of Honda SH125i MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 13,719 Honda SH125i motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.