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J180 NJO

1991 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,392 mi
Last recorded20,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Honda NSR12519,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ180 NJO
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 20,392 miles

Front and rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack up

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 19,500 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Poor beam patern (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Slight cracking in tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2021 19,492 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Poor beam patern (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Slight cracking in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front No locking nut on clutch pivot

Pass 15 Aug 2020 19,044 miles

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering clutch cable rubs on fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy both stiff and slight notching (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front headlight has poor beam patten

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute fast (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute slow (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed slight split in protective lining (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 17,216 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation Very spongy operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock clutch cable damaged and fouling on r/h lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated covered in oil on rear of disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding 10kg of drag on front caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated wrong lever, unable to pull in fully catching on switch housing (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed slight split in protective lining (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 17,210 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Footrest insecure Bolt has no locking device (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Has no locking device (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Left lock applies rear brake light (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering On right lock clutch cable rubs fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,993 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 9,985 miles

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

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

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

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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J180 NJO is a 1991 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 19,635 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 J180 NJO, 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 35 years old, this Honda NSR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J180 NJO is a 1991 Honda NSR125, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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