2022 Honda SH 125 AD2-N 0.1L Petrol · LD22 SCV

Four consecutive clean MOT passes between 2023 and 2026, with no advisories or failures recorded across any of the tests, present a consistently tidy roadworthiness profile for this 2022 Honda SH 125. The most recent examination on 21 April 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing the trend set at each annual test since the bike first became due for MOT in March 2023. The complete absence of advisories across the entire recorded history means there is no DVSA-documented pattern of component wear, corrosion, fluid seepage, or deterioration that would suggest an emerging mechanical concern. While a clean MOT record cannot independently confirm the internal mechanical condition of consumables or service items, the uniformity of pass outcomes indicates that none of the items inspected under the test schedule have been recorded as approaching failure thresholds during the vehicle's roadworthy life. With 28,665 miles recorded against an age of approximately four years, this SH 125 has covered roughly 7,166 miles annually, which sits broadly within typical usage expectations for a commuter-class scooter of this age. The mileage progression between successive tests appears steady and proportionate to the intervals, with no conspicuous jumps suggesting clocked readings and no extended gaps that would imply a prolonged period off the road. For a 125cc scooter driven at this kind of annual mileage, one would reasonably expect normal consumption of brake pads, tyres, drive components such as the V-belt and rollers, and general suspension wear over the four-year span. The absence of any MOT advisories relating to tyre condition, brake wear, or lighting suggests these wear-rate components have not yet reached the thresholds at which testers are required to flag them, although this is a snapshot at test time rather than a continuous monitor of component life. For a prospective buyer, the practical priority is to verify that the lack of recorded advisories genuinely reflects the current state of the consumables and chassis components, since the MOT record offers no insight into pad or tyre thickness at the time of sale. On a test ride, particular attention should be paid to the effectiveness of both the front and rear braking systems, listening for any binding caliper drag, feeling for lever or pedal sponginess, and checking for any pulling to one side under braking. The suspension should be evaluated over uneven surfaces and speed humps for knocking from the front forks or top yokes, unusual rebound behaviour, or any harshness that could indicate worn internal components. Steering should be checked for notchiness or tight spots through full lock, and the engine should be observed from cold start for excessive smoke, rough idle, or irregular throttle response that would indicate carburettor or fuelling issues typical of small-displacement scooters that have covered moderate mileage. A targeted physical inspection should also address the areas most likely to have aged with use on a four-year-old 125cc scooter. The V-belt, clutch shoes, and rear roller weights are wear items outside the scope of the MOT test but central to the driving experience, so any hesitation, juddering on take-off, or top-speed shortfall should be queried. The cooling system, if fitted, and all rubber sealing components should be checked for signs of perishing, particularly around the airbox and any visible hoses. Exhaust integrity, including the mounting rubbers and any lambda sensor wiring, should be visually inspected for corrosion or damage, while the bodywork and undertray should be examined for any impact damage or fluid staining that could point to past drops or leaks. Finally, although the DVSA record is unblemished, an independent pre-purchase inspection by a competent motorcycle technician remains advisable given that the MOT schedule does not cover many of the drivetrain and chassis components most likely to influence ongoing running costs.