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G248 WKL

1990 Honda Africa Twin

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,971 mi
Last recorded82,971 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG248 WKL
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,939 miles

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

Nearside chainguard fixing missing

Nearside upper front crash bar fixing missing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,939 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside chainguard fixing missing

Nearside upper front crash bar fixing missing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,896 miles

Headlight mask fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,821 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,768 miles

front brake lever only has a small amout of reserve travel (close to excessive)

front brake lever slightly spongy

offside rear foot rest mount bushworn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 80,454 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,235 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,235 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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G248 WKL is a 1990 Honda Africa Twin in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G248 WKL, 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 36 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 G248 WKL registered?

G248 WKL is a 1990 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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