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DW03 HAN

2003 Honda X8R

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,154 mi
Last recorded20,154 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda X8R10,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW03 HAN
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 20,154 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 19,717 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,536 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 18,220 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspect fuel leak

Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 14,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 14,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,957 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,533 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 13,533 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 12,801 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 11,699 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 11,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,778 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 10,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 8,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,135 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 6,367 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 6,367 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 2,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 2,048 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,802 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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DW03 HAN is a 2003 Honda X8R in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 10,777 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 DW03 HAN, 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 23 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DW03 HAN is a 2003 Honda X8R, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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