MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA NSR125s year 2001

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Pass percent:60.10%

(The average a petrol HONDA NSR125 year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:1,812 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	102
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	100
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	69
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	36
Registration plate issues	35
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	35
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	34
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	32
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	29
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	28
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	25
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	21
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	21
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	19
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	13
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	11
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	10
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	7
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	5
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	3
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	3
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	102
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	100
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	69
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	36
Registration plate issues	35
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	35
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	34
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	32
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	29
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	28
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	25
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	21
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	21
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	19
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	13
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	11
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	10
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	7
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	5
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	3
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	3
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA NSR125s year 2001

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