Honda Africa Twin
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 742 cc
T89 ALJMOT history
T89 ALJ is a blue petrol Honda Africa Twin first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 37,603 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T89 ALJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Africa Twin
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 742 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T89 ALJ was last recorded at 37,603 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 37,603 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,603 miles
- 2024 – 35,595 miles
- 2023 – 34,924 miles
- 2022 – 34,560 miles
- 2021 – 33,638 miles
- 2020 – 32,849 miles
- 2019 – 30,976 miles
- 2018 – 29,791 miles
- 2017 – 28,835 miles
- 2016 – 28,448 miles
- 2015 – 27,964 miles
- 2014 – 27,311 miles
- 2013 – 26,680 miles
- 2012 – 26,190 miles
- 2010 – 26,043 miles
- 2009 – 25,687 miles
- 2008 – 25,183 miles
- 2007 – 23,911 miles
- 2006 – 23,456 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear wheel rim corroding at spokes.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Sidewalls of front tyre perishing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 37,603 miles
- Test number
- 438846567090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,603 miles (+2,008)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,603 miles
- Test number
- 716453275422
- MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass35,595 miles (+671)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 35,595 miles
- Test number
- 564831110094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,924 miles (+364)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 34,924 miles
- Test number
- 779950208391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,560 miles (+922)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 34,560 miles
- Test number
- 911307245217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,638 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 33,638 miles
- Test number
- 582540108269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,849 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 32,849 miles
- Test number
- 168661561222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,819 miles (+1,843)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,819 miles
- Test number
- 221461096490
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs are warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass30,976 miles (+129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 30,976 miles
- Test number
- 295246791180
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryRear wheel rim corroding at spokes.
- AdvisorySidewalls of front tyre perishing.
Fail30,847 miles (+1,056)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,847 miles
- Test number
- 883565656969
- MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryRear wheel rim corroding at spokes.
- AdvisorySidewalls of front tyre perishing.
Pass29,791 miles (+956)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 29,791 miles
- Test number
- 295067951224
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront tyre sidewall perishing.
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low.
- AdvisorySlight notchyness in steering.
Pass28,835 miles (+387)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 28,835 miles
- Test number
- 185706074039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,448 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 28,448 miles
- Test number
- 305841709625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,964 miles (+653)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 27,964 miles
- Test number
- 774114479055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,311 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 27,311 miles
- Test number
- 816621534219
- NoteFront tyre perishing.
Fail27,308 miles (+628)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,308 miles
- Test number
- 626184224210
- FailureFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
- FailureRear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)
- NoteFront tyre perishing.
Pass26,680 miles (+490)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 26,680 miles
- Test number
- 275054533297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,190 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 26,190 miles
- Test number
- 237757462151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,043 miles (+356)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 26,043 miles
- Test number
- 340431830491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,687 miles (+504)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 25,687 miles
- Test number
- 871726819272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,183 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,183 miles
- Test number
- 132203788145
- Repaired at testBrake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Pass25,183 miles (+1,272)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 25,183 miles
- Test number
- 593443388124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,911 miles (+455)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 23,911 miles
- Test number
- 831038837199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 23,456 miles
- Test number
- 710136476041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T89 ALJ
- Does T89 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T89 ALJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T89 ALJ?
- The MOT on T89 ALJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T89 ALJ done?
- T89 ALJ was recorded at 37,603 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 703 miles a year.
- Has T89 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T89 ALJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T89 ALJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T89 ALJ find?
- T89 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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