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S540 EUD

1998 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,987 mi
Last recorded29,987 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 EUD
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 29,995 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 29,982 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Lower gear lever is bent but operates safeley

Offside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,653 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 29,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,619 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 28,602 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,265 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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre perished

front tyre worn unevely

Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,265 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

play on front brake disc bobbins

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,685 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,994 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 21,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 13,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,010 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,335 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 8,335 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,272 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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S540 EUD is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S540 EUD, 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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S540 EUD is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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