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YC51 OPW

2002 Honda NSR125

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,785 mi
Last recorded43,785 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda NSR12515,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 OPW
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 43,785 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 42,667 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front faring modified (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 495 miles

Front Motorcycle fairing adversely modified

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 495 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Motorcycle fairing adversely modified

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 19,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

insecure stand

Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 16,161 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 13,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,540 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 12,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 1,495 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 1,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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YC51 OPW is a 2002 Honda NSR125 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 15,845 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 YC51 OPW, 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 24 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC51 OPW is a 2002 Honda NSR125, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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