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S120 NJR

1998 Honda X8R

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,164 mi
Last recorded16,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 NJR
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,900 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 15,156 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 15,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2008 13,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,207 miles

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

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

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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S120 NJR is a 1998 Honda X8R in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,504 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 S120 NJR, 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 28 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 S120 NJR registered?

S120 NJR is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S120 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 NJR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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