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R599 HUH

1998 Honda X8R

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

23,473 mi
Last recorded23,473 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 HUH
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,987 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 21,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear tyre pressure low.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 20,687 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 20,687 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,646 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,901 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 18,898 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2010 15,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 15,061 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,006 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 9,006 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,100 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 8,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no. plate cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2006 7,217 miles

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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R599 HUH is a 1998 Honda X8R in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R599 HUH, 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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R599 HUH is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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