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GU52 XGM

2003 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,280 mi
Last recorded24,280 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XGM
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,280 miles

Front suspension stiff

Rear brake pivot slight play

chain rusty

slight play in headstock bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,275 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty intermittant (1.2.4)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp affected by main beam (1.5.1c)

Front suspension stiff

Rear brake pivot slight play

chain rusty

slight play in headstock bearing

Fail 28 Jan 2016 24,269 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm side wall split (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front suspension stiff

Rear play in the rear brake pivot

Rear tyre flat

headlight poor beam pattern

slight play in the headstock

Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,916 miles

chain slightly loose

fork seals slightly leaking

rear pads low

slight play in headstock

Pass 13 Jan 2014 18,745 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 18,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 18,716 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front disc securing rivots worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,774 miles

small amount of play in front disc

Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 13,485 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,462 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 9,462 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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GU52 XGM is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 13,912 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 GU52 XGM, 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 23 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU52 XGM is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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