Honda X8r MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 6,088 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 27.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Honda X8r MOT Reliability Overview
The Honda X8r is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 6,088 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 6 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.2% and a failure rate of 27.8%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Honda X8r earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Honda X8r presents for MOT with approximately 14,383 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2001 models achieve the highest pass rate at 73.7%, while 1998 models have the lowest at 70.1%. This 3.6 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Honda X8r is Motorcycle steering and suspension, affecting 19.4% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Motorcycle brakes at 18.1%. Motorcycle lighting and signalling rounds out the top three at 13.1%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 4 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Honda X8r vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Honda X8r. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 7 to 17 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Honda X8r shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 7 (34.2% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
Click a category to see specific failure items.
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 28.0% | 1,707 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Brakes | 23.5% | 1,431 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 16.5% | 1,007 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 9.0% | 550 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 4.3% | 262 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Suspension | 2.8% | 171 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 1.8% | 107 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 1.4% | 83 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 1.3% | 82 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.9% | 52 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.7% | 41 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.6% | 34 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.5% | 29 |
| 14 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.3% | 18 |
| 15 | Items Not Tested | 0.2% | 12 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 14,383 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 19.49 | 28.0% | 1,707 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 16.34 | 23.5% | 1,431 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 11.50 | 16.5% | 1,007 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 6.28 | 9.0% | 550 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 2.99 | 4.3% | 262 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.95 | 2.8% | 171 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 1.22 | 1.8% | 107 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.95 | 1.4% | 83 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.94 | 1.3% | 82 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.59 | 0.9% | 52 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.47 | 0.7% | 41 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.39 | 0.6% | 34 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.33 | 0.5% | 29 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.21 | 0.3% | 18 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.14 | 0.2% | 12 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Honda X8r has 14,383 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Honda X8r has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 19.33% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Honda X8r MOT Data
The Honda X8r is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 6,088 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 6 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.2% and a failure rate of 27.8%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Honda X8r owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle steering and suspension and motorcycle brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific X8r is likely to perform.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 19.4% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 19.4% of MOT failures on the Honda X8r. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle brakes — 18.1% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 18.1% of MOT failures on the Honda X8r. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.1% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 13.1% of MOT failures on the Honda X8r. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda X8r?
Based on 6,088 MOT tests in our database, the Honda X8r has an overall pass rate of 72.2% (27.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda X8r?
The top 3 reasons a Honda X8r fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle steering and suspension (19.4%), 2. Motorcycle brakes (18.1%), 3. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (13.1%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Honda X8r reliable?
With a 27.8% MOT failure rate, the X8r is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Honda X8r?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle steering and suspension (19.4%); Motorcycle brakes (18.1%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (13.1%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.