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KW51 BCU

2005 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,838 mi
Last recorded30,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Honda NSR12522,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BCU
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,838 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 30,678 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.2c)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,325 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,242 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 29,242 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 29,206 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,432 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,432 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,484 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,612 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 19,612 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,190 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 14,864 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,864 miles

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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KW51 BCU is a 2005 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 22,829 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 KW51 BCU, 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 21 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW51 BCU is a 2005 Honda NSR125, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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