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F940 DKM

1988 Honda NS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,661 mi
Last recorded25,661 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda NS12524,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 DKM
MakeHonda
ModelNS125
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 25,661 miles

Slight play in lower shock linkage

Fail 28 Feb 2026 25,661 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 20,886 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 20,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 20,674 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 20,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 20,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 20,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,271 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 19,718 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,675 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 24,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,367 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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F940 DKM is a 1988 Honda NS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F940 DKM, 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.

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What year was F940 DKM registered?

F940 DKM is a 1988 Honda NS125, first registered on 27 August 1988.

Is F940 DKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F940 DKM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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