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LC12 AVT

2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,878 mi
Last recorded44,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b13,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AVT
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 44,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 40,488 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 40,488 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 35,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 31,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 27,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,925 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 14,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,479 miles

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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LC12 AVT is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LC12 AVT, 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 LC12 AVT registered?

LC12 AVT is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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