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S298 WYB

1998 Honda Xlr

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,609 mi
Last recorded18,609 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr19,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 WYB
MakeHonda
ModelXlr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 18,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,580 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 18,304 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 16,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 15,571 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 13,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,306 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 12,302 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake caliper leaking bleed nipple leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,821 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 11,821 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Honda Xlr?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Tyre is unsuitable 6
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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S298 WYB is a 1998 Honda Xlr in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda Xlr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 19,513 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Xlr fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S298 WYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xlr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Xlr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S298 WYB registered?

S298 WYB is a 1998 Honda Xlr, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S298 WYB safe to buy?

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