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E246 MAS

1988 Honda Africa Twin

Multi-colour Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda Africa Twin51,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 MAS
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,155 miles

Front brake lever has excessive travel

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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E246 MAS is a 1988 Honda Africa Twin in Multi-colour with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 51,499 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 E246 MAS, 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 38 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E246 MAS?

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What year was E246 MAS registered?

E246 MAS is a 1988 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E246 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E246 MAS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E246 MAS have outstanding finance?

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