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HF03 KFL

2003 Honda X8R

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,858 mi
Last recorded24,858 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda X8R10,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KFL
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 24,858 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 24,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Casing has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Casing is broken

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 19,112 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,886 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 17,886 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 16,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 15,392 miles

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

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

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

both tyre valves badly perished

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2018 14,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 13,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,450 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 9,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,064 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 8,339 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 8,399 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 7,723 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 7,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,157 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 7,157 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

cut in rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,488 miles

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

rear tyre cracking/has cut

Pass 20 Mar 2010 5,825 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 5,802 miles

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,183 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 5,160 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 4,641 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 4,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 4,099 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 4,066 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 2,922 miles

rear tyre starting to crack, also nail & cut across tread. advise replace

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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HF03 KFL is a 2003 Honda X8R in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HF03 KFL, 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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What year was HF03 KFL registered?

HF03 KFL is a 2003 Honda X8R, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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