MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
How Reliable is the Honda X8R?
Based on 13,638 MOT tests across 2,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S253 BDM is a 1998 Honda X8R in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 S253 BDM, 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 S253 BDM registered?
S253 BDM is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 24 September 1998.
Is S253 BDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S253 BDM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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