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E290 JGV

1988 Honda NS125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,899 mi
Last recorded33,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda NS12524,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 JGV
MakeHonda
ModelNS125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 31,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 31,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 31,243 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute REQUIRES A NEW BATTERY (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,659 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda NS125?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 252
reflector on motorcycle missing 221
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 139
wheel bearings have excessive free play 110
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E290 JGV is a 1988 Honda NS125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda NS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 24,622 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 NS125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E290 JGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Honda NS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E290 JGV registered?

E290 JGV is a 1988 Honda NS125, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E290 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E290 JGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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