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T290 FOD

1999 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

16,287 mi
Last recorded16,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 FOD
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,287 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

exhaust is a little noisey

Fail 11 Jun 2011 16,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

exhaust is a little noisey

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 16,282 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)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 15,440 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)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,144 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 14,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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T290 FOD is a 1999 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 T290 FOD, 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 T290 FOD registered?

T290 FOD is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T290 FOD safe to buy?

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