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LJ51 UVS

2001 Honda X8R

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,522 mi
Last recorded18,522 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda X8R11,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 UVS
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 18,522 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 14,850 miles

Front mudguard missing

Pass 4 Jul 2024 14,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 13,960 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced product on lens (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front fork stanchion pitted

Offside Front fork stanchion pitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 13,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced product on lens (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front fork stanchion pitted

Offside Front fork stanchion pitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 13,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 13,853 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front mudguard missing

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,102 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 10,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,573 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 10,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,405 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 8,405 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,873 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 6,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,347 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,611 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 3,050 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,734 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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LJ51 UVS is a 2001 Honda X8R in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 UVS, 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 LJ51 UVS registered?

LJ51 UVS is a 2001 Honda X8R, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LJ51 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 UVS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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