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Honda X8R

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 49 cc

V85 DHCMOT history

V85 DHC is a blue petrol Honda X8R first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 20,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
20,400 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 DHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
X8R
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
49 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 DHC was last recorded at 20,400 miles on 15 May 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,134 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,400 miles
  • 2025 – 20,134 miles
  • 2023 – 19,399 miles
  • 2022 – 19,108 miles
  • 2021 – 18,804 miles
  • 2019 – 18,439 miles
  • 2018 – 18,328 miles
  • 2017 – 17,963 miles
  • 2016 – 17,350 miles
  • 2015 – 16,953 miles
  • 2014 – 16,760 miles
  • 2013 – 16,043 miles
  • 2012 – 15,753 miles
  • 2011 – 14,552 miles
  • 2010 – 12,914 miles
  • 2009 – 11,225 miles
  • 2008 – 10,573 miles
  • 2007 – 10,473 miles
  • 2006 – 10,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,400 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,400 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    20,400 miles
    Test number
    393393228897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,134 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    360345545278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass19,399 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    19,399 miles
    Test number
    825684100697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,108 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    19,108 miles
    Test number
    383990760546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    18,804 miles
    Test number
    910801224409
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail18,804 miles (+365)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,804 miles
    Test number
    149033166186
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass18,439 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,439 miles
    Test number
    234026735828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,328 miles
    Test number
    895534552617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,328 miles (+365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,328 miles
    Test number
    145233265153
    • Repaired at testRear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
  10. Pass17,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,963 miles
    Test number
    517152605547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail17,963 miles (+613)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,963 miles
    Test number
    290594080908
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  12. Pass17,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,350 miles
    Test number
    190008196129
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
  13. Fail17,350 miles (+397)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,350 miles
    Test number
    716106932601
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
  14. Pass16,953 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,953 miles
    Test number
    287453585403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,760 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,760 miles
    Test number
    378510494175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,043 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,043 miles
    Test number
    488878673137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  17. Pass15,753 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,753 miles
    Test number
    867510372142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,157 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,157 miles
    Test number
    729973612095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  19. Pass14,552 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,552 miles
    Test number
    288242321031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  20. Pass12,914 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,914 miles
    Test number
    941145310046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,225 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,225 miles
    Test number
    724189309012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,573 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,573 miles
    Test number
    263679308077
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
  23. Pass10,573 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,573 miles
    Test number
    310789808039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,473 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,473 miles
    Test number
    410866707007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,050 miles
    Test number
    834097106051
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Questions about V85 DHC

Does V85 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 DHC is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V85 DHC?
The MOT on V85 DHC is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V85 DHC done?
V85 DHC was recorded at 20,400 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 509 miles a year.
Has V85 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 DHC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2021.
Has the mileage on V85 DHC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V85 DHC find?
V85 DHC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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