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R949 RKH

1998 Honda X8R

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,229 mi
Last recorded18,229 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 RKH
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,229 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 18,172 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 8,163 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Lower Fairing Held On By Gaffa Tape

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Stand Spring Is Weak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 8,163 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Lower Fairing Held On By Gaffa Tape

Stand Spring Is Weak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 5,121 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 3,947 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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R949 RKH is a 1998 Honda X8R in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R949 RKH, 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 R949 RKH registered?

R949 RKH is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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