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K652 XOV

1993 Honda Africa Twin

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda Africa Twin50,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK652 XOV
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 79,055 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 79,055 miles

Brake excessively binding rear brake is binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lagging in operation front brake is holding on (1.2.1 (d))

Direction indicator not working rear left indicater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check fron and rear wheel bearings due to sticking brakesv

Pass 9 May 2023 78,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 74,860 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,855 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 70,704 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 64,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 63,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,969 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,623 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,566 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 45,296 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 40,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 36,273 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2007 35,037 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,037 miles

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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K652 XOV is a 1993 Honda Africa Twin in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 50,942 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 K652 XOV, 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 33 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 K652 XOV registered?

K652 XOV is a 1993 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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