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R458 TKR

1997 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,541 mi
Last recorded32,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda NSR12521,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 TKR
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,541 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 20 Jun 2013 32,541 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

speedo cable not correctly fitted , locking nut missing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,543 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 32,541 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

dummy grip loose

Pass 19 May 2007 21,086 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 21,082 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,609 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 16,609 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R458 TKR is a 1997 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R458 TKR, 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 R458 TKR registered?

R458 TKR is a 1997 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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