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R717 ULL

1998 Honda X8R

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,048 mi
Last recorded4,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 4,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 4,044 miles

Stop lamp not working Off rear lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 3,955 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 3,950 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 2,776 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 2,776 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 May 2014 2,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

battery flat and lights tested off idle

Pass 19 May 2014 2,715 miles

battery flat and lights tested off idle

Pass 21 May 2013 2,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 2,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

battery flat and lights tested at revs

rear brake travel long

Pass 30 Mar 2011 2,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 2,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 2,629 miles

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

battery flat and all electrics poor at low revs

Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,627 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 2,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 2,539 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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R717 ULL 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 68.8%.

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 R717 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 R717 ULL registered?

R717 ULL is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R717 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 ULL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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