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RX51 YYV

2001 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,759 mi
Last recorded53,759 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda NSR12517,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YYV
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 53,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 53,756 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 48,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake hose por routing and attatchment

front master cylinder cap seal weaping

horn very poor

wind sheild split

Fail 13 Feb 2013 48,440 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Starter motor inop

screen split

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,559 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

both tyres underinflated

dip/main switch sticky

headlamp allign poor

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,431 miles

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

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

both tyres were flat

electric start inop

rear indicators have led`s not working

rear suspension likage has slight play and odd bolt

Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,419 miles

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

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

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

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

both tyres were flat

electric start inop

rear indicators have led`s not working

rear suspension likage has slight play and odd bolt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,408 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

both tyres were underinflated

engine electric start inop

Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,418 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

play in swinging arm bearings

Fail 10 Oct 2009 36,406 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

play in swinging arm bearings

Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,032 miles

horn poor

left heel plate loose

number plate small

rear brake pedal piviot woen and touching panel when used

Fail 27 Sep 2008 32,939 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

horn poor

left heel plate loose

number plate small

rear brake pedal piviot woen and touching panel when used

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,775 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,547 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,683 miles

wheels out of allign

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

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

front brake binding

play in rear wheel bearings and swing arm

rear reflector loose

Fail 30 Mar 2006 19,661 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

front brake disc in poor condition

rear brake disc in poor condition

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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RX51 YYV is a 2001 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 17,346 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 RX51 YYV, 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 25 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX51 YYV is a 2001 Honda NSR125, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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