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S894 RLH

1998 Honda X8R

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,716 mi
Last recorded14,716 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 RLH
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,716 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,107 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,241 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 10,126 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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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S894 RLH is a 1998 Honda X8R in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S894 RLH, 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 S894 RLH registered?

S894 RLH is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S894 RLH safe to buy?

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