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S873 FWU

1999 Honda X8R

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,179 mi
Last recorded17,179 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 FWU
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2010 17,179 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

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

rear tread bald offside tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,635 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 8,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2006 342 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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S873 FWU is a 1999 Honda X8R in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 13,004 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 S873 FWU, 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 27 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S873 FWU?

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What year was S873 FWU registered?

S873 FWU is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S873 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 FWU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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