2022 Honda SH 125 AD2-N 0.1L Petrol · KP72 FGD

The Honda SH 125 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 11 June 2025 at 85,138 miles passed, yet the vehicle failed its prior MOT just two days earlier on 9 June 2025 at 84,769 miles with five defects. That failure flagged critically thin offside rear brake pads below 1.0 mm, a significantly worn offside rear brake disc, a central rear tyre below the 1.0 mm tread minimum with a nail puncture, and a central rear stop lamp stuck on. The nearside front brake pads were already noted close to the minimum limit in both the failed and subsequent passed tests. This pattern suggests a reactive rather than preventive approach to upkeep. Critical safety items were left to deteriorate to failure point before remedial work was carried out. The mileage accumulation is striking. Between the clean pass on 12 June 2024 at 43,475 miles and the failure on 9 June 2025 at 84,769 miles, the scooter covered 41,294 miles in roughly twelve months. That is an extraordinary annual rate, more than double the already high 21,284 miles per year average across its life. Such intensive use places accelerated stress on consumable components and mechanical systems. The nearside front brake pads appearing close to minimum at the 2025 tests after being unremarkable in 2024 is a direct consequence of this heavy mileage. The record is sparse, with only three tests over four years, leaving gaps in the service narrative. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and rear wheel assembly. The repeated front brake pad wear and the rear disc and pad failure indicate either aggressive riding, sustained high-speed motorway use, or both. Examine the offside rear brake disc for scoring, lipping, and thickness variation, and verify the caliper slides freely rather than binding. Check the central rear stop lamp switch and wiring for the intermittent sticking fault that caused the June 2025 failure, as a hydraulic or electrical fault here can mask more serious braking issues. Inspect all tyre sidewalls for damage and age, given the nail puncture and the likelihood of frequent replacement at this mileage. Finally, examine the suspension bushes, chain or belt drive, and final drive components for wear consistent with sustained high-mileage use, as these items are not directly tested under MOT but degrade rapidly under such conditions.