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F418 RRX

1989 Honda NS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,335 mi
Last recorded36,335 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda NS12525,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 RRX
MakeHonda
ModelNS125
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,335 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 36,301 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 35,874 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

r/hand foot guard at brake lever cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2025 35,874 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing cable routing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

r/hand foot guard at brake lever cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,428 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 35,427 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 33,196 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,087 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 31,085 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure securing nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure pivot excess wear (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 25,694 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,214 miles

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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F418 RRX is a 1989 Honda NS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F418 RRX, 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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What year was F418 RRX registered?

F418 RRX is a 1989 Honda NS125, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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