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T255 HPX

1999 Honda X8R

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,096 mi
Last recorded16,096 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 HPX
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 16,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 15,964 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 15,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,892 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 10,892 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,794 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 5,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 5,734 miles

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

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

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

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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T255 HPX is a 1999 Honda X8R in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T255 HPX, 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 T255 HPX registered?

T255 HPX is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T255 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 HPX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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