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AR61 ACR

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,975 mi
Last recorded19,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR61 ACR
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 19,975 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 19,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,637 miles

Front Right indicator lens broken but emits amber light

Front nearside indicator stem broken but can still be seen readily

Pass 13 Oct 2021 19,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 19,378 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 16,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 10,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,249 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 10,249 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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AR61 ACR is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in White 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 AR61 ACR, 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.

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What year was AR61 ACR registered?

AR61 ACR is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is AR61 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR61 ACR 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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