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S666 VXL

2008 Honda Africa Twin

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,214 mi
Last recorded4,214 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 VXL
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 4,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 4,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,179 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 24,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake lever dose not release freely all the way back.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,496 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 7,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,274 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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S666 VXL is a 2008 Honda Africa Twin in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S666 VXL, 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 18 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S666 VXL registered?

S666 VXL is a 2008 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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