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GN51 LSC

2001 Honda X8R

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,012 mi
Last recorded25,012 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda X8R11,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LSC
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,012 miles

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

Rear Engine has air leak making scooter noisy

Fail 18 Sep 2018 25,012 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine has air leak making scooter noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,446 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 24,346 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 15,812 miles

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

Front brake pads slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 15,807 miles

Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front brake pads slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 15,794 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,231 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,480 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight cut in rear tyre.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 7,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

cut in rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 3,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 3,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

cut in front tyre but not through to ply.

screw in rear tyre + worn close to limit on edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,474 miles

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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GN51 LSC is a 2001 Honda X8R in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GN51 LSC, 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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GN51 LSC is a 2001 Honda X8R, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GN51 LSC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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