Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA XRV750 AFRICA TWIN
742cc
Petrol
Class 2
84.4%
first-time pass rate
10.4%
failed outright
37,238
median miles at test
96
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a XRV750 AFRICA TWIN
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 47.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 21.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 5.3 |
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 XRV750 AFRICA TWIN beats 0 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 XRV750 AFRICA TWIN.