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VU02 NCJ

2002 Honda NSR125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,531 mi
Last recorded16,531 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda NSR12515,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NCJ
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 16,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 16,523 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

speedometer drive not fitted correctley

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,299 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front tyre has slight perishing between treads

Rear tyre has slight perishing between treads

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2017 15,299 miles

Fuel system component insecure front tank mounting bolt missing (7.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front tyre has slight perishing between treads

Rear tyre has slight perishing between treads

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2017 15,281 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning straight away (6.2.1f)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork seals (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchion has slight pit marks (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

could not start up the bike to check exhaust

Fail 25 Feb 2017 15,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 14,896 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,896 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,733 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 10,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,279 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 6,727 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 5,009 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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VU02 NCJ is a 2002 Honda NSR125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 15,845 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 VU02 NCJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU02 NCJ registered?

VU02 NCJ is a 2002 Honda NSR125, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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