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NY52 BNO

2003 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,417 mi
Last recorded24,417 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 BNO
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 24,417 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 21,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 20,635 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 20,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 19,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 19,600 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 19,424 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,418 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 17,414 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 10,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,360 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 6,360 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 2,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,405 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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NY52 BNO is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY52 BNO, 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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NY52 BNO is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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