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T231 XBX

1999 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,438 mi
Last recorded23,438 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda NSR12519,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 XBX
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 23,438 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 23,438 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 22,593 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 22,593 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,594 miles

Front mudguard missing at time of test

Nearside bar grip loose but secure held in place by bar end

Offside Front footrest hanger has been repaired badly but secure at time of test

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play top shock mount has free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain guard missing at time of test

mirrors missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2016 22,594 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracked (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted bar can crush right hand against fuel tank (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks due to cable incorrectly routed and fouling on fuel tank (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease brake fluid on disc (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid brake caliper union leaking (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard missing at time of test

Offside Front footrest hanger has been repaired badly but secure at time of test

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play top shock mount has free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

before starting test both front and rear tyres had to be inflated as they were totaly deflated

before starting test gear change lever had to be tightened as could not get neutral

drive chain guard missing at time of test

mirrors missing at time of test

Front when front brake is held on the lever will creep up the the handle bar due to fluid leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 22,593 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

front brake hose badly routed

gear change lever loose

no mirrors fitted to vehicle

only one of the two brake light bulbs work

speedo cable badly routed

speedo drive loose

bolt missing from rear subframe

front mudguard insecure

rear tyre has a temporary repair

Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,534 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 17,534 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2009 10,577 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 8,067 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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T231 XBX is a 1999 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 19,696 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 T231 XBX, 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 27 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T231 XBX registered?

T231 XBX is a 1999 Honda NSR125, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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