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S52 EGJ

1998 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

29,153 mi
Last recorded29,153 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 EGJ
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,153 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 23,540 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,938 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 19,938 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,523 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 19,523 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 17,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 17,322 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 17,265 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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S52 EGJ is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S52 EGJ, 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 S52 EGJ registered?

S52 EGJ is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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