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GL12 VYD

2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,517 mi
Last recorded65,517 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b13,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VYD
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in fork bushes both left and right.

Steering head bearings has slight notch.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,136 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,969 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2015 24,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2015 24,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 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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GL12 VYD is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL12 VYD, 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 GL12 VYD registered?

GL12 VYD is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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