MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Honda : X8R
Honda X8R
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1998 | 19 | 73.68% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 1999 | 12 | 91.67% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2000 | 13 | 92.31% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 2001 | 26 | 76.92% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
| 2002 | 11 | 81.82% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2003 | 6 | 33.33% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
Tests: 87
Average Honda X8R pass rate: 78.16%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 37% |
| 2 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 26% |
| 3 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 21% |
| 4 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Headlamp Beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Brake disc or drum contaminated with oil, grease etc. | 1.1.14(b) | Major | 11% |
| 7 | Throttle control not functioning correctly. | 6.2.7(a)(i) | Major | 5% |
| 8 | Handlebar mounting insecure. | 2.2.1(a)(i) | Major | 5% |
| 9 | Brake disc or drum significantly worn. | 1.1.14(a)(i) | Major | 5% |
| 10 | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. | 6.2.7(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 5% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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