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BF12 OTG

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,371 mi
Last recorded9,371 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OTG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 9,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 9,277 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 9,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 9,170 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 9,170 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 8,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 8,728 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 8,724 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,896 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 7,413 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,580 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))

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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BF12 OTG is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF12 OTG, 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 BF12 OTG registered?

BF12 OTG is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OTG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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