2013 Honda SH 125 D-D 0.1L Petrol · YK63 RYB

With seven MOT tests on record and no failures whatsoever, this Honda SH 125 D-D presents a roadworthy track record that demonstrates consistent compliance with statutory testing standards throughout its life. The most recent examination on 2026-06-26 returned a pass, though it carried an advisory for light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber. The earlier tests from 2024 and 2025 were both returned clean with no advisories, indicating that the rear brake wear advisory recorded back in 2019 has since resolved without progression to a failure. The single advisory across the most recent three-year window is a minor observation rather than an active defect, but it does represent the first warning sign of hydraulic damping degradation on the rear suspension, which warrants monitoring as mileage accumulates. At 46,940 recorded miles over thirteen years, this scooter has covered an average of approximately 3,611 miles annually, placing it in the lower usage bracket for its age. The test history shows a noticeable gap between the 2020 examination and the prior 2020 January test, with no recorded MOTs between January 2020 and June 2024, a four-and-a-half-year interval. Such a long testing gap strongly suggests the vehicle may have been either exempt from MOT requirements during part of this period, registered as off the road via a SORN declaration, or used only on private land. Mechanically, low annual accumulation on a scooter of this age generally means reduced wear on drivetrain components and braking surfaces, but prolonged stationary periods can introduce their own concerns including corrosion on exposed metal fasteners, deterioration of rubber bushes and seals, and moisture accumulation in hydraulic systems. The rear shock absorber oil misting noted in 2026 could plausibly reflect seal drying from extended low-activity periods rather than wear from high mileage. For a prospective buyer, the rear shock absorber oil misting advisory is the primary item requiring physical inspection. The misting described as light is the earliest stage of seal failure, and a test ride should focus on detecting any loss of damping control over undulating road surfaces, particularly over repeated bumps where a healthy damper should control rebound immediately rather than allowing the rear to oscillate. Listen for any clonking or knocking from the offside rear under compression, and visually inspect the shock body for fresh oil residue running below the seal area. The 2019 advisory for pads approaching minimum limit is now historical, but the current brake condition should still be verified by checking lever feel for sponginess, listening for any binding or grinding from the rear drum or disc mechanism, and ensuring the brakes do not pull asymmetrically under application. Beyond the flagged items, the low annual mileage and four-and-a-half-year testing gap mean rubber components warrant particular attention during a physical inspection. The drive belt, roller weights, and CVT variator components on a scooter of this age and mileage may be approaching their service intervals regardless of odometer reading, as these items degrade with age and environmental exposure. Tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking from UV exposure during stationary periods, and all electrical systems including indicators, horn, and headlight should be confirmed operational. A compression check or at minimum confirmation of smooth cold starting would also be prudent given the usage profile, as low-mileage two-stroke or small four-stroke engines can develop internal glazing or fuel system varnish from extended inactivity. Finally, inspecting for corrosion on the frame, exhaust mounting, and any exposed fasteners will help confirm whether the long stationary period has caused structural deterioration beyond what the MOT inspection covers.