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GU12 VHR

2012 Honda Vfr 800 X

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X15,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VHR
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 X
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 45,254 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 40,031 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 40,031 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,269 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively ****close to failure**** (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

silencer clamp missing

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,137 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 24 Jul 2020 29,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak and clamp broken-needs replacement clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 14,401 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 14,401 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 X?

Based on 2,411 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,352
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 5
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GU12 VHR is a 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 15,984 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 Vfr 800 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 X typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU12 VHR registered?

GU12 VHR is a 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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