Honda SH125i
Real ownership data from 13,767 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 | major | 19.2% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 12.2% |
| Electrical | major | 10% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 8.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 7.2% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Suspension | major | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
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 | 289 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 347 | 9,056 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 838 | 28,307 mi | 19,647 | 78.95% |
| 2023 | 931 | 28,184 mi | 14,164 | 88.68% |
| 2022 | 1,279 | 37,574 mi | 9,376 | 86.83% |
| 2021 | 1,587 | 42,706 mi | 8,939 | 85.97% |
| 2020 | 983 | 45,610 mi | 8,733 | 85.7% |
| 2019 | 620 | 50,021 mi | 9,001 | 82.77% |
| 2018 | 42 | 37,250 mi | 4,722 | 86.54% |
| 2017 | 86 | 39,636 mi | 8,256 | 79.41% |
| 2016 | 178 | 41,132 mi | 8,888 | 78.33% |
| 2015 | 173 | 60,599 mi | 12,248 | 79.46% |
| 2014 | 210 | 48,346 mi | 5,986 | 82.32% |
| 2013 | 663 | 32,599 mi | 4,170 | 81.78% |
| 2012 | 430 | 24,859 mi | 2,199 | 82.45% |
| 2011 | 434 | 21,535 mi | 2,236 | 82.76% |
| 2010 | 380 | 21,946 mi | 2,460 | 78.93% |
| 2009 | 403 | 25,425 mi | 2,128 | 79.77% |
| 2008 | 620 | 23,898 mi | 2,012 | 78.93% |
| 2007 | 632 | 25,413 mi | 2,017 | 80% |
SH125i questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda SH125i?
Across 13,767 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.2% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (12.2% of all recorded faults), electrical (10% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda SH125i?
The median Honda SH125i in the UK has covered 28,069 miles, and typically rides about 3,214 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,812 and 49,532 miles.
Is the Honda SH125i reliable?
81.08% 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 13,767 Honda SH125i motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.