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AU03 YHE

2003 Honda NSR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,398 mi
Last recorded39,398 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YHE
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 39,393 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 37,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 37,733 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 37,355 miles

Main beam requires button to be held (faulty switch)

Fail 28 Apr 2023 37,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Short circuit on headlamp causing main beam to stay illuminated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Reduced by tinting stickers (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 1 bulb working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,633 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,346 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

throttle grip worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 31,346 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

throttle grip worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 27,634 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,914 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 19,639 miles

Headlamp only has one dip beam working.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 19,639 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp only has one dip beam working.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,571 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 10,239 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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AU03 YHE is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU03 YHE, 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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AU03 YHE is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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