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LB03 RVA

2003 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 RVA
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

front tyre perished

steering lock stops worn

Fail 23 Jan 2018

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

front tyre perished

steering lock stops worn

Fail 10 Jan 2018 2 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished centre (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 16,721 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 16,362 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose bobbins worn out (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty dip and main beam switch not functioning correctly (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,922 miles

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

front brake disc bobbins worn.

gear lever loose.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 11,744 miles

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

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

front brake disc bobbins worn.

gear lever loose.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,956 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 6,956 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 May 2013 4,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 29 May 2013 4,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 4,197 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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LB03 RVA is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc 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 LB03 RVA, 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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LB03 RVA is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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