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R681 FOW

1998 Honda NSR125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

13,897 mi
Last recorded13,897 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 FOW
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 13,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,474 miles

speedo cable trapped

Fail 6 Jun 2015 12,474 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

speedo cable trapped

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,419 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 11,419 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,326 miles

1 of 2 headlamps not working

1 of 2 rear lamps not working

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,728 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 8,261 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 8,250 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

crack in nearside headlamp

Fail 15 Aug 2007 6,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

crack in nearside headlamp

Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,674 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

crack in nearside headlamp

Fail 15 Aug 2007 6,674 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

crack in nearside headlamp

Fail 16 Aug 2006 5,637 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,403 miles

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

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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R681 FOW is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R681 FOW, 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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What year was R681 FOW registered?

R681 FOW is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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