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S268 TYA

1998 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,860 mi
Last recorded20,860 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 TYA
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,860 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,234 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre cracking slightly around sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,215 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,008 miles

rear brake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,755 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

only one of two bulbs working on dip beam

Fail 20 Mar 2010 19,755 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

nearside head light bulb missing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,404 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,293 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 14,293 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,312 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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S268 TYA is a 1998 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S268 TYA, 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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S268 TYA is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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