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R711 ULL

1998 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,251 mi
Last recorded20,251 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 20,251 miles

no mirrors fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 10,312 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 10,312 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ** battery dead ** (4.4.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ** battery dead ** (4.3.3 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements ** battery dead ** (7.7 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ** battery dead ** (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 9,432 miles

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

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

tyres are perished

Fail 14 Oct 2016 9,392 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

tyres are perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 7,515 miles

Front front tyre flat

Rear nail in rear tyre

Rear rear tyre flat

airbox insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2015 7,515 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering cdi unit insecure trapped between forks and fairing (2.1.2a)

Front front tyre flat

Rear nail in rear tyre

Rear rear tyre flat

airbox insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,799 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 5,778 miles

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 25 Feb 2010 2,618 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 1,621 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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R711 ULL is a 1998 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R711 ULL, 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 R711 ULL registered?

R711 ULL is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R711 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 ULL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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