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E697 NOW

2003 Honda NSR125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,000 mi
Last recorded35,000 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Honda NSR12513,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 NOW
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,000 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,955 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake hose insecure

slight insecurity of engine kill switch cluster

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,673 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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E697 NOW is a 2003 Honda NSR125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E697 NOW, 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 E697 NOW registered?

E697 NOW is a 2003 Honda NSR125, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is E697 NOW safe to buy?

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