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R254 EAR

1998 Honda Africa Twin

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,750 mi
Last recorded57,750 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Africa Twin39,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 EAR
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,750 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,704 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R254 EAR is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,513 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 R254 EAR, 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 28 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R254 EAR registered?

R254 EAR is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R254 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 EAR shows 7 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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