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BX02 MXW

2002 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,311 mi
Last recorded2,311 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda NSR12515,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 MXW
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 2,311 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2025 2,281 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 2,010 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front handle may be slightly bent inwards closer to fuel tank on full lock to the other side

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front drive sprocket cover missing

front mudguard missing

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 15,093 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,768 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 14,759 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,166 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 12,139 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2010 12,095 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,643 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 May 2009 11,613 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 10,623 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,286 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 9,256 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda NSR125?

Based on 18,589 MOT tests across 2,846 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
1,130
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,846
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,008
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 749
reflector on motorcycle missing 666
Drive chain excessively loose 537
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 457
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BX02 MXW is a 2002 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 15,845 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda NSR125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX02 MXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NSR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX02 MXW is a 2002 Honda NSR125, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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