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V57 DNG

1999 Honda X8R

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,056 mi
Last recorded32,056 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 DNG
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,056 miles

Front Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 32,055 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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 Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

o/s front lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,614 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,614 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 30,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,236 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 28,155 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 25,960 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,960 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,644 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 17,427 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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V57 DNG is a 1999 Honda X8R in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V57 DNG, 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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V57 DNG is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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