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R988 ECR

1998 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,486 mi
Last recorded37,486 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 ECR
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 37,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 37,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 37,478 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,544 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,313 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 36,313 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,448 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low not visible through sight glass (3.2.B1d)

Front mudguard cracked

Nearside Front foot rest hanger bent

Nearside fork leg sitting lower than offside in top mounting

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

Offside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% not working (1.1.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. larger gap on offside (2.5.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,447 miles

Front Brake hose fouling fork slider (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Tyre fouling another component speedo cable (4.1.4)

Front suspension assembly component missing mudguard (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars handle bar (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing lever lock nut (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low not visible through sight glass (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front foot rest hanger bent

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

Offside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% not working (1.1.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. larger gap on offside (2.5.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 33,758 miles

Front Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R988 ECR is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R988 ECR, 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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R988 ECR is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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