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S438 HUB

1998 Honda Africa Twin

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,298 mi
Last recorded42,298 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Africa Twin39,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 HUB
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake fluid reservoir insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Chain guard missing

Fail 26 Apr 2023 35,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake component insecure Rear brake fluid reservoir support bracket broken (1.1.21 (c))

Chain guard missing

Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,693 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,799 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 22,799 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,465 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 18,465 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,710 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 15,710 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 11,858 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,829 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,829 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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S438 HUB is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,513 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 S438 HUB, 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 28 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S438 HUB registered?

S438 HUB is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S438 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 HUB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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