MOT Status
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52,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Bar grip now glued on. (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Switch needed adjusting. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Centre Front Upper Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Front Upper Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Centre Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Nearside Front Upper Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda Africa Twin?
Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
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R266 XVR is a 1997 Honda Africa Twin in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 37,449 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 R266 XVR, 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 29 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R266 XVR registered?
R266 XVR is a 1997 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R266 XVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R266 XVR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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