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BK52 YSX

2003 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,977 mi
Last recorded39,977 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YSX
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 39,977 miles

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 39,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 36,979 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FAIRING PANELS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 34,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,634 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 33,620 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 30,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,107 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,472 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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BK52 YSX is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK52 YSX, 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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What year was BK52 YSX registered?

BK52 YSX is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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