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FN12 YLK

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,005 mi
Last recorded13,005 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 YLK
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 13,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 13,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 11,529 miles

Front front tyre side wall signs of cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2020 11,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,588 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 9,994 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 9,994 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,064 miles

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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FN12 YLK is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN12 YLK, 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 FN12 YLK registered?

FN12 YLK is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FN12 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 YLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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