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CA12 HJY

2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,723 mi
Last recorded43,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b13,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HJY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 43,723 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 43,723 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 27,881 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 23,046 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 23,046 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 9,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 7,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 6,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,257 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000 Va-b?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,293
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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CA12 HJY is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 13,148 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 1000 Va-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA12 HJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 1000 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA12 HJY registered?

CA12 HJY is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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