MOT reliability

Honda Ns125r-k

Q: Is the Honda Ns125r-k reliable?

Across 3,553 Honda Ns125r-k vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Ns125r-k?

The typical Honda Ns125r-k in our data has covered around 26,449 miles.

3,553 vehicles · 431 completed MOT tests analysed

65%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3,553 Honda Ns125r-k vehicles and 431 completed MOT tests, the Honda Ns125r-k has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,449 miles.

3,553

Vehicles

431

MOT tests

4,004

Avg miles / year

1.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Ns125r-k problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Ns125r-k MOT tests:

Other81%
Steering18%
Brakes9%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure1%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Ns125r-k pass rate by age

How the Honda Ns125r-k's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	3	67%
7	2	50%
8	3	33%
9	5	60%
11	3	67%
12	2	100%
13	12	58%
14	15	67%
15	23	65%
16	46	65%
17	67	63%
18	54	61%
19	38	68%
20	32	62%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,545), Other (4), Diesel (4)

Most common Honda Ns125r-k MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Ns125r-k MOT tests:

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (23 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (18 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (15 times)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (12 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (12 times)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (11 times)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (11 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (9 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (8 times)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (7 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)

Honda Ns125r-k pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	1	13	62%	47,050
2001	1	11	55%	9,897
1997	1	1	100%	12,176
1995	1	2	50%	18,195
1994	1	12	67%	32,675
1993	5	23	70%	19,015
1992	10	31	61%	24,686
1991	13	38	68%	18,863
1990	31	88	68%	30,408
1989	52	183	62%	27,973
1988	3	12	75%	18,109
1986	1	7	57%	34,605

Honda Ns125r-k reliability FAQ

Across 3,553 Honda Ns125r-k vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Ns125r-k MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3).

The typical Honda Ns125r-k in our data has covered around 26,449 miles.

Compare the Honda Ns125r-k

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