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J471 AAW

1991 Honda Bros

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,253 mi
Last recorded36,253 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Honda Bros53,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 AAW
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 36,253 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre perishing in the sidewall

Fail 8 May 2024 36,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre perishing in the sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2024 36,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front rh fork leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork light misiting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 56,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Speedometer not illuminating.

Fail 10 Sep 2016 66,388 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Speedometer not illuminating.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,955 miles

Sprocket carrier cush drive slightly worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 45,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front mud guard is cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,671 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front mud guard is cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,314 miles

front mud guard cracked but not insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,073 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 29,587 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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J471 AAW is a 1991 Honda Bros in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J471 AAW, 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 J471 AAW registered?

J471 AAW is a 1991 Honda Bros, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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