MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch system making excessive rumbling noise
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp cowling damaged and not fully secure
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Clutch system making excessive rumbling noise
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp cowling damaged and not fully secure
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
body work in poor condition
shaft drive train noisy
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
battery flat
body work in poor condition
shaft drive train noisy
How Reliable is the Honda X8R?
Based on 13,638 MOT tests across 2,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 OTA is a 1998 Honda X8R in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R478 OTA, 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 R478 OTA registered?
R478 OTA is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R478 OTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R478 OTA shows 6 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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