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V85 DHC

1999 Honda X8R

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,400 mi
Last recorded20,400 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda X8R13,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 DHC
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 20,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 18,804 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 18,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 18,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,328 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 18,328 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 17,963 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 17,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 17,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,953 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,760 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,753 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 14,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,225 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 10,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 10,473 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 10,050 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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V85 DHC is a 1999 Honda X8R in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V85 DHC, 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 V85 DHC registered?

V85 DHC is a 1999 Honda X8R, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V85 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 DHC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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