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R789 RRD

1998 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

15,782 mi
Last recorded15,782 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 RRD
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2006 15,782 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake corroding

rear brake corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2006 15,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake corroding

rear brake corroding

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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R789 RRD is a 1998 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R789 RRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R789 RRD registered?

R789 RRD is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 12 July 1998.

Is R789 RRD safe to buy?

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