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S427 UMS

1998 Honda Xlr

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,063 mi
Last recorded15,063 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr19,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 UMS
MakeHonda
ModelXlr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 15,063 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 15,049 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 13,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 7,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 6,958 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 6,842 miles

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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S427 UMS is a 1998 Honda Xlr in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S427 UMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S427 UMS registered?

S427 UMS is a 1998 Honda Xlr, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S427 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S427 UMS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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