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MT12 KGG

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,286 mi
Last recorded44,286 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 KGG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2025 44,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,977 miles

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

Front tyre tread uneven/rppled wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 17,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 11,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 6,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 2,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 2,097 miles

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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MT12 KGG is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT12 KGG, 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 MT12 KGG registered?

MT12 KGG is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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