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T174 KAU

1999 Honda X8R

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,223 mi
Last recorded9,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 KAU
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,223 miles

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

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

noise inside side case at rear

Fail 22 Jul 2013 9,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jul 2013 9,209 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2012 17,441 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,883 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 15,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,747 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 15,414 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,264 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 15,262 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(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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T174 KAU is a 1999 Honda X8R in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T174 KAU, 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.

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What year was T174 KAU registered?

T174 KAU is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T174 KAU safe to buy?

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