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S255 EVV

1998 Honda NSR125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,455 mi
Last recorded37,455 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 EVV
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 37,455 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 35,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 34,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 32,067 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 30,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 28,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 25,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 23,780 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 21,476 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 21,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 20,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

n/s grip slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,334 miles

1of 4 front mud guards bolts missing but still secure

Fail 18 Jul 2014 20,334 miles

1of 4 front mud guards bolts missing but still secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 19,489 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 19,489 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,237 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 18,438 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,438 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,385 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 11,866 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,018 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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S255 EVV is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S255 EVV, 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 S255 EVV registered?

S255 EVV is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S255 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 EVV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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