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DY12 FTD

2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,620 mi
Last recorded38,620 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a14,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FTD
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-a
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 38,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 38,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left hand fork seal is leaking badly. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear wheel bearing has excessive movement from wear (right side one mainly) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 35,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 29,790 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 29,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 28,041 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 25,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 24,822 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 21,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,918 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 Cbf 1000 A-a?

Based on 2,945 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
1,148
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Headlamp aim too high 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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DY12 FTD is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 14,658 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 Cbf 1000 A-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 FTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 FTD registered?

DY12 FTD is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DY12 FTD safe to buy?

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