MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Number plate lamp missing
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
high beam warning lamp iluminates when dip beam is operated
sharp edges on both sides of radiator (front fairing missing
Chain guard missing
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Number plate lamp missing
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
high beam warning lamp iluminates when dip beam is operated
sharp edges on both sides of radiator (front fairing missing
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda NSR125?
Based on 18,589 MOT tests across 2,846 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J197 FES is a 1992 Honda NSR125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1992 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 19,790 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 J197 FES, 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 34 years old, this Honda NSR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J197 FES registered?
J197 FES is a 1992 Honda NSR125, first registered on 5 March 1992.
Is J197 FES safe to buy?
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