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V68 DRU

1999 Honda Africa Twin

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,043 mi
Last recorded55,043 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Africa Twin34,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 DRU
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,043 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 51,933 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 48,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,857 miles

Front Slight cracks in side walls front tyre.

Nearside Hand grip slightly loose.

Pass 21 May 2019 45,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 45,656 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,634 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,634 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

gaiters fitted not allowing inspection of fork stanchions

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

gaiters fitted not allowing inspection of fork stanchions

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 41,065 miles

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

fork gaiters fitted not allowing inspection of fork stanchion swept area

nearside heated grip turns and could interfere with operation of clutch lever and passing light switch

rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords or plies

Pass 28 May 2010 39,515 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,846 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,647 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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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V68 DRU is a 1999 Honda Africa Twin in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,878 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 V68 DRU, 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 27 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V68 DRU registered?

V68 DRU is a 1999 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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