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J294 KFB

2003 Honda Bros

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

3,563 mi
Last recorded3,563 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Bros31,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 KFB
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 3,563 miles

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 1,830 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear light slightly insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2019 1,830 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear light slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2018 539 miles

exhaust noisy baffle fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 539 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust noisy baffle fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 2,575 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Rear (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 49 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 35,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 35,917 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 31,629 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,975 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 18,975 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,129 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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J294 KFB is a 2003 Honda Bros in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 31,666 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 J294 KFB, 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 23 years old, this Honda Bros is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J294 KFB is a 2003 Honda Bros, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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