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T453 ALJ

1999 Honda X8R

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,481 mi
Last recorded9,481 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 ALJ
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,481 miles

All panels damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 9,481 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

All panels damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 9,019 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied Front (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Rear (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,375 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,221 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,879 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 6,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,551 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,919 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 5,919 miles

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

Small nail in rear tyre.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 3,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 2,175 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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T453 ALJ is a 1999 Honda X8R in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T453 ALJ, 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 T453 ALJ registered?

T453 ALJ is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T453 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 ALJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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