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R295 PEL

1998 Honda NSR125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 PEL
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 47,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 44,209 miles

1 of 2 stop lamp bulbs not working

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

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

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

front & rear tyre cracking on walls

Fail 26 Nov 2016 44,209 miles

1 of 2 stop lamp bulbs not working

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front & rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,854 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,916 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,508 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,508 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 39,397 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,259 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,239 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Nearside 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 position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 31,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,576 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

right tailamp and stoplamp u/s

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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R295 PEL is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 20,637 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 R295 PEL, 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 28 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R295 PEL is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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