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R701 YOR

1997 Honda NSR125

Beige Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,439 mi
Last recorded31,439 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda NSR12521,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 YOR
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,439 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 31,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,729 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 26,729 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,195 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 23,195 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,538 miles

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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R701 YOR is a 1997 Honda NSR125 in Beige with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R701 YOR, 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 R701 YOR registered?

R701 YOR is a 1997 Honda NSR125, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R701 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 YOR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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