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N271 EJN

1996 Honda Africa Twin

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Africa Twin41,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 EJN
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 98,397 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 98,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,226 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 97,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 95,221 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 92,282 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 May 2014 92,282 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 14 May 2014 92,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 89,627 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 86,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,219 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 81,219 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 77,104 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 77,103 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,920 miles

Bottom shock arm bush has slight free play

Fail 15 Nov 2008 72,903 miles

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.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 67,764 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 67,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,196 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 63,196 miles

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.

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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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.

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