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F118 FPW

2001 Honda Africa Twin

Multi-colour Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,758 mi
Last recorded58,758 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Africa Twin30,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 FPW
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,758 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly loose front and rear wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 58,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly loose front and rear wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,505 miles

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,619 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever worn

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,619 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever worn

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,923 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 43,897 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,757 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 38,757 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,744 miles

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

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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F118 FPW is a 2001 Honda Africa Twin in Multi-colour with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 30,763 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 F118 FPW, 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 25 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F118 FPW registered?

F118 FPW is a 2001 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is F118 FPW safe to buy?

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