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J283 HSN

1998 Honda Africa Twin

Multi-colour Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,465 mi
Last recorded60,465 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Africa Twin39,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 HSN
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,465 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 60,460 miles

Stop lamp not working HAND CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 60,459 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working HAND CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 60,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,363 miles

Nearside indicator intermitant

Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,246 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 60,163 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,909 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 59,909 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,764 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,659 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,659 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,449 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,224 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,747 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 58,747 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

ignition switch faulty

Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,200 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Africa Twin?

Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 13
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J283 HSN is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin in Multi-colour with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,513 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 Africa Twin fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J283 HSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Africa Twin typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J283 HSN registered?

J283 HSN is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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