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R798 AWB

1998 Honda X8R

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,569 mi
Last recorded15,569 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 AWB
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 14,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,254 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2009 13,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,277 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 11,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 10,425 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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R798 AWB is a 1998 Honda X8R in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R798 AWB, 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 R798 AWB registered?

R798 AWB is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R798 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 AWB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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