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R449 NFL

1998 Honda NSR125

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,316 mi
Last recorded14,316 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 NFL
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 14,316 miles

Rear(suspension has minimal movement)

Fail 29 Jul 2021 14,316 miles

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

front disc bobins siezed

mirrors insecure on the pivots

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

Rear suspension has minimal movement

front caliper oil contaminated externally

Front brake binding however not showing on RBT

Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING, HOWEVER NOT SHOWN ON RBT

Fail 23 Jul 2021 14,316 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Below minimum thickness and warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure Cracked (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 14,237 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 12,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 12,899 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 10,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,450 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 5,450 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Fail 15 May 2008 5,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,352 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R449 NFL is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R449 NFL, 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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R449 NFL is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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