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R721 YLD

1998 Honda X8R

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,327 mi
Last recorded13,327 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 YLD
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 13,327 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

advise mirrors not fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 9,849 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

front forks pitted

no mirrors fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2006 9,841 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 6,967 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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R721 YLD is a 1998 Honda X8R in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R721 YLD, 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 R721 YLD registered?

R721 YLD is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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