MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
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Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Africa Twin?
Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V196 LFM is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin in Red with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 V196 LFM, 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 V196 LFM registered?
V196 LFM is a 1998 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is V196 LFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V196 LFM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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