1990 Honda NS125 0.1L Petrol · G276 SFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in July 2024 at 63,823 miles passed, it followed a significant failure in March of the same year. That failure highlighted multiple simultaneous mechanical and electrical defects, including a rear wheel bearing with excessive play, insecure footrests, and lighting failures. The trend suggests that while the motorcycle is capable of meeting inspection standards, the owner tends to address faults only they reach the point of test failure. The recorded mileage of 63,823 miles is exceptionally low for a 36-year-old machine, averaging just under 1,800 miles per year. However, there is a notable gap in data between April 2013 and June 2014, where the bike covered only 2,500 miles in fourteen months. This low usage suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the oxidation of metal surfaces. The recent jump of over 6,000 miles between 2019 and 2024 indicates a more consistent use pattern, but the overall mileage remains low enough to warrant caution regarding age-related material fatigue. A buyer must focus specifically on the suspension and braking systems due to recurring issues. The nearside front shock absorber has been flagged for oil misting in 2023 and 2024, indicating a failing seal that is nearing total collapse. The braking system shows a history of juddering, scored discs, and grabbing calipers across a decade, necessitating a thorough inspection of the current state of the rotors and pads. Given the previous failure for excessive play in the rear wheel bearing and the low-mileage profile, an inspector should also check for perished tyres, dried brake lines, and corrosion on the drive chain and sprockets, which were noted as excessively worn in 2019.