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R26 CJA

1998 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

7,461 mi
Last recorded7,461 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 CJA
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2006 7,461 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

seat well loose.lh mirror damaged.panels damaged.machine in very poor condition and is dangerous to drive due to the steering and no material on rear brake pads.

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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R26 CJA is a 1998 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R26 CJA, 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 R26 CJA registered?

R26 CJA is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R26 CJA safe to buy?

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