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LP12 EYT

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,038 mi
Last recorded47,038 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 EYT
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,038 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both forkseals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 47,038 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both forkseals (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Off rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 44,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,770 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 42,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear tyre worn uneven

side stand foot missing

Fail 29 Dec 2022 42,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear tyre worn uneven

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

side stand foot missing

Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 21,952 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-b?

Based on 1,530 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,203
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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LP12 EYT is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,882 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 700 Va-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP12 EYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LP12 EYT registered?

LP12 EYT is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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