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AO12 VDL

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,250 mi
Last recorded9,250 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VDL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 9,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 8,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 7,129 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 6,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 5,354 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 5,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 5,156 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 4,844 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 4,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 4,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 3,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 3,592 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-b?

Based on 1,530 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,203
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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AO12 VDL is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 700 Va-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 VDL registered?

AO12 VDL is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AO12 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VDL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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