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Y796 SUB

2001 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

11,809 mi
Last recorded11,809 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda NSR12517,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 SUB
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 11,809 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,544 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 36,544 miles

Rear Suspension rod mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 36,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 36,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 35,569 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 35,569 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,142 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 34,135 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working from front or rear brake levers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight damage advise replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

some fairing bolts missing

Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,112 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 32,112 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front tyre worn uneven will effect handling of bike advise replace

Rear side light only 50% working

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,696 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 30,696 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,402 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 28,152 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

front brake spongy

Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,152 miles

front brake spongy

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,064 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 22,064 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,456 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

rear brake hose washer does not look to be copper

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 12,025 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,416 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 10,412 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,316 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,803 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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Y796 SUB is a 2001 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y796 SUB, 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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What year was Y796 SUB registered?

Y796 SUB is a 2001 Honda NSR125, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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