Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA AFRICA TWIN 750
742cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.1%
first-time pass rate
7.3%
failed outright
33,374
median miles at test
165
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a AFRICA TWIN 750
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 30.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 23.1 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 15.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 15.4 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 7.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 7.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the AFRICA TWIN 750 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, TRIUMPH TIGER 800, TRIUMPH ADVENTURER).
TRIUMPH
TIGER
89.6% pass · 161k tests
TRIUMPH
TIGER 800
91.6% pass · 6,797 tests
TRIUMPH
ADVENTURER
85.1% pass · 6,067 tests
YAMAHA
XT 660 Z TENERE
87.4% pass · 5,654 tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the AFRICA TWIN 750.