1997 Honda Africa Twin 0.7L Petrol · R617 BNG
1997 Honda Africa Twin (0.7L, petrol). First registered 12/12/1997. Recorded mileage 19,714 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA AFRICA TWIN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 749cc
R617 BNG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 19,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R617 BNG Mileage History
- 09/06/200613,952 mi
- 11/07/200713,959 mi+7 mi
- 09/07/200813,986 mi+27 mi
- 09/07/200914,019 mi+33 mi
- 08/07/201014,026 mi+7 mi
- 14/07/201114,035 mi+9 mi
- 02/08/201214,041 mi+6 mi
- 24/08/201314,868 mi+827 mi
- 05/06/201515,620 mi+752 mi
- 24/03/201816,086 mi+466 mi
- 09/03/202116,117 mi+31 mi
- 27/04/202216,181 mi+64 mi
- 09/05/202318,952 mi+2,771 mi
- 20/06/202419,674 mi+722 mi
- 10/03/202619,701 mi+27 mi
- 18/03/202619,714 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 291 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R617 BNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Africa Twin (R617 BNG) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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