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HX08 XOW

2008 Keeway Hurricane

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,210 mi
Last recorded9,210 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Keeway Hurricane7,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 XOW
MakeKeeway
ModelHurricane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 8,264 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2012 6,039 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 6,025 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gearbox noisey

How Reliable is the Keeway Hurricane?

Based on 1,761 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
765
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 136
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 76
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 68
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 50
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 43
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HX08 XOW is a 2008 Keeway Hurricane in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Keeway Hurricane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 7,069 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 Keeway Hurricane fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Keeway Hurricane typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Keeway Hurricane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX08 XOW registered?

HX08 XOW is a 2008 Keeway Hurricane, first registered on 6 April 2008.

Is HX08 XOW safe to buy?

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