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L434 MDP

2002 Honda Africa Twin

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,956 mi
Last recorded45,956 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Africa Twin23,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL434 MDP
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,956 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 45,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 45,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Linkage has Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,317 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Beam Kick up on the wrong side (continental) (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Linkage has Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,657 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 63,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear flexi hose has slight corrosion at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,219 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 52,219 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 43,681 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,199 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 42,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,908 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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L434 MDP is a 2002 Honda Africa Twin in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 23,015 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 L434 MDP, 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 24 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L434 MDP is a 2002 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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