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AU52 UTX

2002 Honda X8R

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,931 mi
Last recorded26,931 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda X8R10,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UTX
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,931 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 26,916 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 25,299 miles

Minor damage on number plate, plate is still readable.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,795 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 22,717 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 21,195 miles

CENTRE STAND SPRING WEAK

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 21,195 miles

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

CENTRE STAND SPRING WEAK

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 19,737 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,513 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,829 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 17,904 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,190 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 17,180 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 May 2009 17,109 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,475 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 11,475 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 5,496 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front 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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AU52 UTX is a 2002 Honda X8R in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 10,320 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 AU52 UTX, 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 24 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 UTX is a 2002 Honda X8R, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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