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P161 TMY

1997 Honda NSR125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,733 mi
Last recorded21,733 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda NSR12521,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 TMY
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 21,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,908 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,900 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

fuel tank insecure

too much play in front disc

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 18,841 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,244 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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P161 TMY is a 1997 Honda NSR125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 21,733 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 P161 TMY, 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 29 years old, this Honda NSR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P161 TMY registered?

P161 TMY is a 1997 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P161 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 TMY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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