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R743 TST

1998 Honda Xlr

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,019 mi
Last recorded19,019 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr19,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 TST
MakeHonda
ModelXlr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 19,019 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,933 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 16,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,545 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 16,515 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,246 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xlr?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Tyre is unsuitable 6
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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R743 TST is a 1998 Honda Xlr in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Xlr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 19,513 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 Xlr fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R743 TST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xlr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Xlr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R743 TST registered?

R743 TST is a 1998 Honda Xlr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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