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F253 FVF

1989 Honda Africa Twin

White Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,355 mi
Last recorded44,355 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Honda Africa Twin40,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 FVF
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has minor air line marks to discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator lamp slightly damaged to housing.

Slight clunking noise front end under braking & bounce check no evidence of any play or movement.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,182 miles

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

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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F253 FVF is a 1989 Honda Africa Twin in White with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 40,886 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 F253 FVF, 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 37 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F253 FVF registered?

F253 FVF is a 1989 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F253 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F253 FVF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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