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K87 BEF

1993 Honda NS125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,420 mi
Last recorded17,420 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda NS12518,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 BEF
MakeHonda
ModelNS125
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 17,420 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 17,328 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 17,328 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 17,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 16,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,373 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

vehicle charging system poor

Fail 15 Sep 2014 16,373 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,411 miles

Drive chain rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2013 15,410 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Drive chain rusty

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

Front forks have insulating tape at seals

Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,398 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand locking split pin is missing

front brake is dragging slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2009 15,398 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand locking split pin is missing

front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,388 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front shocks slighlty soft

front tyre showing signs of deterioration/perishing

slight play on rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 15,386 miles

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

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre showing signs of deterioration/perishing

slight play on rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2007 13,969 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NS125?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 252
reflector on motorcycle missing 221
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 139
wheel bearings have excessive free play 110
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K87 BEF is a 1993 Honda NS125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda NS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 18,129 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 NS125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K87 BEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Honda NS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K87 BEF registered?

K87 BEF is a 1993 Honda NS125, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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