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S881 SCL

1998 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,094 mi
Last recorded24,094 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 SCL
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,923 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,920 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 22,900 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 20,935 miles

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

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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S881 SCL is a 1998 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S881 SCL, 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 S881 SCL registered?

S881 SCL is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S881 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 SCL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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