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Y916 KUX

2001 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,188 mi
Last recorded29,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda NSR12517,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 KUX
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,188 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Lefthand flashing speed higher than normal (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rightside fairing not secured

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 29,188 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Lefthand flashing speed higher than normal (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure LH Pillion footrest not staying up. (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rightside fairing not secured

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,188 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 29,188 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 29,188 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 29,188 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,188 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,354 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,258 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,187 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

headlamp high beam warning light is on with dipped beam

Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,874 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,510 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,036 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 8,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 7,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,994 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 6,993 miles

Nearside 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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Y916 KUX is a 2001 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y916 KUX, 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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Y916 KUX is a 2001 Honda NSR125, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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