Honda Africa Twin Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Africa Twin reliable? We analysed 3,073 real MOT tests across 282 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Africa Twin is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include roller brake test indicates a binding brake, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Africa Twin.
Honda Africa Twin Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Africa Twin. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Africa Twin MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Africa Twin to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Africa Twin Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Africa Twin fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Africa Twin Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Africa Twin owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Africa Twin MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Africa Twin year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 59 | 93.2% | 8,163 | 40,265 | 49,300 |
| 2002 | 411 | 86.4% | 12,394 | 23,015 | 32,476 |
| 2001 | 269 | 88.1% | 22,152 | 30,763 | 41,945 |
| 2000 | 269 | 91.1% | 16,843 | 27,176 | 42,629 |
| 1999 | 404 | 83.9% | 25,158 | 34,878 | 44,858 |
| 1998 | 365 | 85.2% | 20,078 | 39,513 | 58,747 |
| 1997 | 333 | 91.3% | 17,971 | 37,449 | 51,185 |
| 1996 | 243 | 85.2% | 27,819 | 41,451 | 53,740 |
| 1995 | 79 | 82.3% | 27,896 | 42,815 | 76,826 |
| 1994 | 130 | 86.9% | 27,975 | 38,980 | 53,994 |
| 1993 | 76 | 88.2% | 34,734 | 50,942 | 66,061 |
| 1992 | 67 | 77.6% | 41,837 | 54,603 | 72,527 |
| 1989 | 77 | 83.1% | 33,684 | 40,886 | 73,938 |
| 1988 | 75 | 88.0% | 22,984 | 51,499 | 81,286 |
How Long Does a Honda Africa Twin Last?
Based on 282 Honda Africa Twin vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Africa Twin Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Africa Twin MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Africa Twin
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.2% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
77.6% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Africa Twin is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 59 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Africa Twin Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Africa Twin THIS CAR | 86.7% | 3,073 | 34,739 mi | 38 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Volkswagen Transporter T26 Startline TDI | 84.5% | 1,268 | 39,710 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Africa Twin outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Africa TwinShould you buy a used Honda Africa Twin?
The Honda Africa Twin has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.7% across 3,073 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Africa Twin are roller brake test indicates a binding brake (36 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (24), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (22). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Africa Twin owner drives around 866 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Africa Twin models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.