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P611 XDE

1997 Honda NSR125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,721 mi
Last recorded13,721 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda NSR12521,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 XDE
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 13,721 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 11,855 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,765 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 May 2017 11,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,060 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,542 miles

Faring damage in places.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 10,542 miles

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

Faring damage in places.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,342 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 10,342 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,947 miles

Centre Front Lower Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Centre Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Outer Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Outer Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Outer Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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P611 XDE is a 1997 Honda NSR125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P611 XDE, 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 P611 XDE registered?

P611 XDE is a 1997 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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