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J240 MHC

1991 Honda Bros

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,162 mi
Last recorded43,162 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Honda Bros53,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 MHC
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 43,162 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,672 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 39,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 35,320 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,898 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 32,375 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,450 miles

slight binding on front brake

Fail 29 Apr 2011 31,436 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

slight binding on front brake

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,095 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 31,090 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,415 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,271 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,021 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 25,971 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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J240 MHC is a 1991 Honda Bros in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 53,237 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 J240 MHC, 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 35 years old, this Honda Bros is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J240 MHC registered?

J240 MHC is a 1991 Honda Bros, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J240 MHC safe to buy?

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