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V688 DRT

1999 Honda X8R

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,863 mi
Last recorded35,863 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 DRT
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 35,052 miles

front wheel bearings slight wear

Pass 26 Sep 2020 34,487 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,017 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 33,017 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 32,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 32,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 31,429 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,854 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,532 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 25,469 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 21,678 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,509 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 21,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 21,494 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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 DRT is a 1999 Honda X8R in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DRT, 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 DRT is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 23 October 1999.

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