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S159 KWN

1998 Honda X8R

Purple Diesel 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,676 mi
Last recorded13,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 KWN
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,492 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 13,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,800 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 12,090 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,090 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 12,300 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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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S159 KWN is a 1998 Honda X8R in Purple with a 49cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S159 KWN, 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 S159 KWN registered?

S159 KWN is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S159 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 KWN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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