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AK12 RVY

2012 Honda XL700

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,217 mi
Last recorded26,217 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RVY
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 26,217 miles

Front riders seat slightly loose

Front slight movement at handlebar flexi mountings

Front wiring trapped between steering on full lock

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 26,217 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly loose- rubber mounted.

Front wiring trapped between yoke and frame at full lock

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

no lights fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022

Front Handlebar mounting slight movement, steering is NOT adversely affected

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

No lights fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,217 miles

no lights fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 23,945 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 23,756 miles

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,616 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

CAN'T CHECK FRONT SHOCKS FOR LEAKS THEY HAVE GATORS ON THEM

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 3 Jan 2018 9,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 9,139 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 6,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,426 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL700?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
1,123
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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AK12 RVY is a 2012 Honda XL700 in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Honda XL700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 RVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL700 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL700 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 RVY registered?

AK12 RVY is a 2012 Honda XL700, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AK12 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 RVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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