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S488 DNV

1998 Honda X8R

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,860 mi
Last recorded10,860 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 DNV
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 10,860 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front tyre contaminated with oil

Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Front mirror missng

battery flat

Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,624 miles

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

front brake disc scored slightly

offside front forks pitted outside active range

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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S488 DNV is a 1998 Honda X8R in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S488 DNV, 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 S488 DNV registered?

S488 DNV is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S488 DNV safe to buy?

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