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R113 CVG

1998 Honda X8R

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,093 mi
Last recorded17,093 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,093 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 17,093 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 20,507 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 20,502 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping in front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 17,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 13,861 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 13,861 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 12,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 12,068 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Both fork legs (2.3.1)

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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R113 CVG is a 1998 Honda X8R in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,504 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 R113 CVG, 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 28 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R113 CVG registered?

R113 CVG is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R113 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 CVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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