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R717 HMV

1998 Honda NSR125

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,897 mi
Last recorded12,897 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 12,897 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 12,897 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 12,897 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,106 miles

rear tyre contaminated with oil

Fail 11 Feb 2015 12,096 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

rear tyre contaminated with oil

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,892 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 21,892 miles

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

Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,729 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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R717 HMV is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R717 HMV, 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 R717 HMV registered?

R717 HMV is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R717 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 HMV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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