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Y138 VRH

2001 Honda Nes 125-Y

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,569 mi
Last recorded23,569 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Nes 125-Y14,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 VRH
MakeHonda
ModelNes 125-Y
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 23,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 23,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 23,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 23,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,118 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 23,118 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 22,640 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 22,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,157 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 17,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,171 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 12,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,443 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 9,443 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 7,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 6,008 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Nes 125-Y?

Based on 4,785 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
991
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 77
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 64
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 59
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Y138 VRH is a 2001 Honda Nes 125-Y in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda Nes 125-Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 14,004 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 Nes 125-Y fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y138 VRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nes 125-Y typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Nes 125-Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y138 VRH registered?

Y138 VRH is a 2001 Honda Nes 125-Y, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y138 VRH safe to buy?

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