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Y491 JNM

2001 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,334 mi
Last recorded40,334 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Honda NSR12517,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 JNM
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,334 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,334 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,216 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,239 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,465 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 25,381 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,758 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 20,758 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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Y491 JNM is a 2001 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y491 JNM, 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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Y491 JNM is a 2001 Honda NSR125, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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