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S943 UGV

1998 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,143 mi
Last recorded24,143 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 UGV
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 24,143 miles

front mudguard is hitting tyre when forks depressed

rear tyre has slight splits on sidewalls

Pass 7 Nov 2023 22,762 miles

gaiters over front forks

Fail 6 Nov 2023 22,762 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

gaiters over front forks

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,549 miles

Offside n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 22,543 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s + o/s sidewalls (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 22,393 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted .

no mirrors fitted to machine .

Fail 29 Jun 2012 19,117 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted .

no mirrors fitted to machine .

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,320 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 17,314 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,999 miles

Front mudguard n/s front stay broken but mudguard secure

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

n/s + o/s/f fork tubes pitted .

o/s mirror missing .

Fail 26 Mar 2009 14,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

n/s + o/s/f fork tubes pitted .

o/s mirror missing .

Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,696 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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S943 UGV is a 1998 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S943 UGV, 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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S943 UGV is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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