MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Upper Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Honda X8R?
Based on 13,638 MOT tests across 2,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R268 VSB 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 55.6%.
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 R268 VSB, 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.
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What year was R268 VSB registered?
R268 VSB is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 15 July 1998.
Is R268 VSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R268 VSB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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