Honda Nsr125
MotorcycleFrom 349 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 19 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 19 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 18 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 7 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 7 |
| a mandatory tell-tale for direction indicators missing or inoperative | 7 |
| fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure | 5 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nsr125s tested had between 15,452 and 31,828 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,852 median miles, the Nsr125 has 0.097 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Nsr125 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Nsr125 has a 77.9% MOT pass rate based on 349 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Nsr125?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Nsr125 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Nsr125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Nsr125 is 22,852 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,452 and 31,828 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.