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R47 MGJ

1997 Honda Africa Twin

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,920 mi
Last recorded21,920 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Africa Twin37,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 21,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 21,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 20,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 17,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 15,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 14,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 13,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,085 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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R47 MGJ is a 1997 Honda Africa Twin in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R47 MGJ, 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 R47 MGJ registered?

R47 MGJ is a 1997 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R47 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 MGJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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