MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA NSR125Rs year 2002

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Pass percent:61.32%

(The average a petrol HONDA NSR125R year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:892 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	43
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	25
Registration plate issues	24
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	5
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	4
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Upper Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Chain guard fouling another component \|6.2.1c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Brake lever is inoperative \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	2

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	63
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	43
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	25
Registration plate issues	24
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	5
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	4
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Upper Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Chain guard fouling another component \|6.2.1c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Brake lever is inoperative \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA NSR125Rs year 2002

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