HONDA NSR125R-K

124cc Petrol Class 1

58.7%

first-time pass rate

33.5%

failed outright

23,936

median miles at test

167

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the NSR125R-K's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage NSR125R-K passes first time 43.9% of the time; by 30k that's 58.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a NSR125R-K

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	75	32.9
steering and suspension	54	23.7
brakes	38	16.7
body and structure	30	13.2
tyres and wheels	11	4.8
fuel and exhaust	7	3.1
drive system	7	3.1
reg plates and vin	4	1.8
lamps and reflectors	1	0.4
driving controls	1	0.4

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the NSR125R-K beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the NSR125R-K.