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ML52 CYK

2003 Honda X8R

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,714 mi
Last recorded21,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda X8R10,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 CYK
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 21,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 21,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 20,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 17,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 17,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,479 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 13,479 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 13,456 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front and rear valve caps missing

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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ML52 CYK is a 2003 Honda X8R in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 10,777 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 ML52 CYK, 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 23 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML52 CYK registered?

ML52 CYK is a 2003 Honda X8R, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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