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E141 OBF

1988 Honda Bros

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,579 mi
Last recorded37,579 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda Bros41,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 OBF
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 37,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,556 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Not Leaking air when deformed. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,134 miles

Rear tyre cracking / perished.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 37,134 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Excessive movement in cush drive. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracking / perished.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,599 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,391 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 35,391 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2015 35,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 35,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,223 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 35,073 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Bros?

Based on 4,211 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 41
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E141 OBF is a 1988 Honda Bros in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 41,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Bros fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E141 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Bros typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Bros is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E141 OBF registered?

E141 OBF is a 1988 Honda Bros, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E141 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E141 OBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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