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YY03 VBA

2003 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

24,854 mi
Last recorded24,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VBA
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,854 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 24,854 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,398 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 22,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

no front mudgaurd fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2013 22,532 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 22,532 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 22,034 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,252 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 18,232 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,191 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 9,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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YY03 VBA is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 13,912 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 YY03 VBA, 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 23 years old, this Honda NSR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY03 VBA is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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