Hanway NK 125 S
Real ownership data from 126 UK NK 125 S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common NK 125 S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 10.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.5% |
| Suspension | major | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
NK 125 S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 22 | 1,956 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 25 | 4,108 mi | — | 75% |
| 2022 | 26 | 4,890 mi | 2,475 | 68.75% |
| 2021 | 30 | 2,382 mi | 1,035 | 77.78% |
NK 125 S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Hanway NK 125 S?
Across 126 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.5% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Hanway NK 125 S?
The median Hanway NK 125 S in the UK has covered 3,363 miles, and typically rides about 1,532 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,102 and 6,407 miles.
Is the Hanway NK 125 S reliable?
75.44% of Hanway NK 125 S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.7 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 126 Hanway NK 125 S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.