Honda SH300i
Real ownership data from 2,432 UK SH300i motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SH300i problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 15.7% |
| Electrical | major | 13.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 6.1% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 5.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 5.4% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Brakes | minor | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
SH300i 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 4,718 mi | 587 | 96.67% |
| 2020 | 190 | 6,286 mi | 985 | 93.97% |
| 2019 | 170 | 9,607 mi | 1,466 | 92.53% |
| 2018 | 18 | 5,845 mi | 1,312 | 94.59% |
| 2017 | 24 | 17,213 mi | 1,266 | 95% |
| 2016 | 27 | 4,900 mi | 314 | 100% |
| 2013 | 129 | 16,624 mi | 1,374 | 86.32% |
| 2012 | 250 | 17,942 mi | 1,453 | 87.56% |
| 2011 | 296 | 20,553 mi | 1,762 | 86.79% |
| 2010 | 264 | 20,356 mi | 1,796 | 86.77% |
| 2009 | 283 | 20,266 mi | 1,592 | 86.68% |
| 2008 | 386 | 21,470 mi | 1,591 | 87.84% |
| 2007 | 326 | 22,318 mi | 1,536 | 86.17% |
SH300i questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda SH300i?
Across 2,432 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are exhaust and emissions (15.7% of all recorded faults), electrical (13.6% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (6.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda SH300i?
The median Honda SH300i in the UK has covered 18,282 miles, and typically rides about 1,504 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,848 and 30,265 miles.
Is the Honda SH300i reliable?
87.4% of Honda SH300i 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 2,432 Honda SH300i motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.