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Y162 XAX

2001 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,793 mi
Last recorded15,793 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda NSR12517,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 XAX
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 15,793 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 15,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 15,371 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc mountings worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 15,371 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak inoperative (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc mountings worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 15,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Play in floating mountings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 15,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Play in floating mountings. Oil on mountings spreading towards disc braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight noise from front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2019 15,106 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Play in floating mountings. Oil on mountings spreading towards disc braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight noise from front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,866 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Play in floating mountings (3.2.A1l)

Fuel cap slightly tight to open

Pass 30 Jun 2016 11,578 miles

Fairing bolts missing

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairing damaged slightly

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

Nearside rear footrest siezed

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

offside headlight not working

Pass 13 Feb 2013 10,018 miles

Front Upper Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 9,465 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 9,465 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,905 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 7,905 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 6,028 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 3,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 3,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Upper Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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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Y162 XAX is a 2001 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 17,346 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 Y162 XAX, 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 25 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y162 XAX is a 2001 Honda NSR125, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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