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F279 PRX

1989 Honda NS125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

33,325 mi
Last recorded33,325 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Honda NS12525,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 PRX
MakeHonda
ModelNS125
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,325 miles

paint flaking off frame starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,321 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 33,321 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,288 miles

Chain guard missing ()

clutch cable loose in housing

Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,287 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

clutch cable loose in housing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,167 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 30,433 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 29,761 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,433 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,425 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 28,360 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

radiator leakin

Pass 17 Sep 2005 28,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 28,253 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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F279 PRX is a 1989 Honda NS125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Honda NS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 25,643 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 F279 PRX, 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 37 years old, this Honda NS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F279 PRX is a 1989 Honda NS125, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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