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S417 ATO

1998 Honda Africa Twin

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,790 mi
Last recorded53,790 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Africa Twin39,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 ATO
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,279 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,755 miles

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

one front position bulb not working

Fail 20 Aug 2020 39,755 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

one front position bulb not working

Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,896 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,816 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 31,816 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,267 miles

front tyre close too wear limit.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 24,267 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre close too wear limit.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 22,996 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,078 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 20,078 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake pads getting close to wear limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,184 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 5,323 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,675 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,223 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,993 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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S417 ATO is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S417 ATO, 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 S417 ATO registered?

S417 ATO is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S417 ATO safe to buy?

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