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AO51 EPZ

2001 Honda X8R

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,202 mi
Last recorded30,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda X8R11,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 EPZ
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 29,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 29,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Centre stand not secured to scooter

Fail 23 May 2022 29,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Centre stand not secured to scooter

Pass 15 May 2021 27,288 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 23,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,033 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 19,902 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,276 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 16,276 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 10,885 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,877 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 10,877 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2012 7,704 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted .

rear numberplate damaged .

Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,704 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted .

rear numberplate damaged .

Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,181 miles

front tyre has some minor cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,776 miles

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted

o/s mirror missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 4,676 miles

front forks pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 4,107 miles

both front forks pitted .

Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda X8R?

Based on 13,638 MOT tests across 2,454 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 935
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 674
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 391
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
Tyre tread not clearly visible 224
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AO51 EPZ is a 2001 Honda X8R in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 11,572 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda X8R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 EPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda X8R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 EPZ registered?

AO51 EPZ is a 2001 Honda X8R, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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