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S136 BDL

1998 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,838 mi
Last recorded16,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 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

RegistrationS136 BDL
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,838 miles

front mudguard missing

front tyre on legal limit

o/s rear lower panel cracked, & secured with cable ties

rear tyre on limit

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,312 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 10,310 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,902 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 9,895 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 9,130 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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S136 BDL is a 1998 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S136 BDL, 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 S136 BDL registered?

S136 BDL is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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