MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front brake bind
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Bottom shock arm bush has slight free play
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear suspension bottom linkage bushes bearings have freeplay.
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Africa Twin?
Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N271 EJN is a 1996 Honda Africa Twin in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1996 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,451 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 N271 EJN, 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 30 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N271 EJN registered?
N271 EJN is a 1996 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 20 February 1996.
Is N271 EJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for N271 EJN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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