MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
higher brake reading normally obtainable from rear brake control
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Spark Plug Not Safely Connected To HT Cable
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda X8R?
Based on 13,638 MOT tests across 2,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 STS is a 1998 Honda X8R in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R489 STS, 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 R489 STS registered?
R489 STS is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R489 STS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R489 STS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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