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X478 AAD

2000 Honda X8R

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,629 mi
Last recorded34,629 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda X8R11,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 AAD
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,629 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 34,629 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,604 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,557 miles

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

o/s head lamp bulb flickers

Fail 19 Aug 2013 29,557 miles

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

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

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

o/s head lamp bulb flickers

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,130 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 23,823 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,194 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 18,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,608 miles

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

SUSPECTED PUNCTURE IN REAR TYRE

Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,608 miles

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

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

SUSPECTED PUNCTURE IN REAR TYRE

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,445 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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X478 AAD is a 2000 Honda X8R in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 11,979 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 X478 AAD, 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 26 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X478 AAD is a 2000 Honda X8R, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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