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M159 FWV

1995 Honda NSR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,637 mi
Last recorded44,637 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda NSR12524,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 FWV
MakeHonda
ModelNSR125
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,637 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,041 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,010 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,788 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 36,724 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 31,135 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 31,135 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,455 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 23,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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M159 FWV is a 1995 Honda NSR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Honda NSR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 24,170 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 M159 FWV, 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 31 years old, this Honda NSR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M159 FWV registered?

M159 FWV is a 1995 Honda NSR125, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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