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T503 JPV

1999 Honda X8R

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,627 mi
Last recorded41,627 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 JPV
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,627 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,159 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 40,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,511 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2019 38,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,697 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 35,695 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil r/h (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged center stand will not retract securely could allow contact when cornering (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,195 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,195 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

1 out of 2 lights working on dipped beam

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,870 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

rear tyre perishing in between tread and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2012 31,277 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,163 miles

front tyre getting low

Fail 11 May 2011 28,163 miles

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

centre stand sring worn stand hanging low

front tyre getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,557 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 26,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,678 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,900 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,489 miles

slight damade to number plate †slight leak on rear shock absorber

Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,475 miles

Offside 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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T503 JPV is a 1999 Honda X8R in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T503 JPV, 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 T503 JPV registered?

T503 JPV is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T503 JPV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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