MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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))
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))
Nearside indicator intermitant
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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
How Reliable is the Honda Africa Twin?
Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J283 HSN safe to buy?
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