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B6 RXL

2012 Honda CB1000

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

21,630 mi
Last recorded21,630 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda CB10009,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 RXL
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 21,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2026 11,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 11,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 20,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 19,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 19,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 19,035 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 19,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 11,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 11,416 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 11,408 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 18,374 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 11,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,648 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 16,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 10,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 9,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,870 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,977 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 6,355 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 3,239 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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B6 RXL is a 2012 Honda CB1000 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2012 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 9,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 RXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Honda CB1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B6 RXL registered?

B6 RXL is a 2012 Honda CB1000, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is B6 RXL safe to buy?

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