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V103 JEG

1999 Honda X8R

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,482 mi
Last recorded33,482 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 JEG
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,482 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,482 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

l/h mirror insecure held with tape

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,194 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard is broken and i bit insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,346 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 24,346 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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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V103 JEG is a 1999 Honda X8R in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V103 JEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V103 JEG registered?

V103 JEG is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 2 October 1999.

Is V103 JEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V103 JEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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