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GU12 VGY

2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,206 mi
Last recorded49,206 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b12,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VGY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600 Fa-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,206 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 49,206 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,345 miles

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

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

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

chain has tight spots

Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,994 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 42,994 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,108 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,335 miles

Front LHS plus RHS fnt brake disc pitted working ok

Rear replace rear pads soon 1.5mm

Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,447 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 34,446 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,427 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,672 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b?

Based on 7,079 MOT tests across 748 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
964
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
748
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Drive chain excessively loose 27
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GU12 VGY is a 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 12,862 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 Cbr 600 Fa-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 VGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU12 VGY is a 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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