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S862 VAG

1998 Honda NSR125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

17,357 mi
Last recorded17,357 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda NSR12520,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 VAG
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 17,357 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 16,582 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,582 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 16,582 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 13,970 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 May 2011 13,968 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

only one of two bulbs in rear lamp working

Pass 29 May 2009 1,385 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 1,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 13,845 miles

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

rpm high.

Fail 6 May 2008 13,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

rpm high.

fuel tank insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 7,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 7,522 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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S862 VAG is a 1998 Honda NSR125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S862 VAG, 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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S862 VAG is a 1998 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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