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GL59 LXV

2010 Honda VFR1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,141 mi
Last recorded37,141 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda VFR120017,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 LXV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR1200
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 37,141 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 37,133 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 36,973 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 36,964 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 36,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,873 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 35,818 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 25,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,706 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 17,511 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 13,275 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR1200?

Based on 1,956 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
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GL59 LXV is a 2010 Honda VFR1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2010 Honda VFR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 17,242 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 VFR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL59 LXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Honda VFR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL59 LXV registered?

GL59 LXV is a 2010 Honda VFR1200, first registered on 23 February 2010.

Is GL59 LXV safe to buy?

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