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V688 DDF

1999 Honda X8R

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,606 mi
Last recorded18,606 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 DDF
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 18,606 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 18,596 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 16,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 May 2011 16,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 16,588 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)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 15,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,554 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 13,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,637 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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V688 DDF is a 1999 Honda X8R in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V688 DDF, 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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V688 DDF is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V688 DDF safe to buy?

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