MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA NSR125Rs year 2001

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Pass percent:55.88%

(The average a petrol HONDA NSR125R year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:782 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	55
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	43
Registration plate issues	30
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	25
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	19
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	3
Centre Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	2
Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	2
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.1.1d\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	55
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	43
Registration plate issues	30
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	25
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	19
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	3
Centre Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	2
Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	2
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.1.1d\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA NSR125Rs year 2001

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