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S460 JPX

1998 Honda Africa Twin

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Africa Twin39,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 JPX
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,644 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,486 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,028 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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S460 JPX is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S460 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S460 JPX registered?

S460 JPX is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S460 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 JPX shows 9 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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