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H471 DMX

1998 Honda Bros

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,497 mi
Last recorded42,497 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Bros44,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 DMX
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,497 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 42,488 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,395 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,381 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Top box insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,929 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,915 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,801 miles

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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H471 DMX is a 1998 Honda Bros in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 44,629 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H471 DMX, 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 28 years old, this Honda Bros is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H471 DMX registered?

H471 DMX is a 1998 Honda Bros, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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