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MU53 TUS

2012 Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,776 mi
Last recorded34,776 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a14,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU53 TUS
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 1200 Fd-a
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 34,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 34,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 34,282 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 34,282 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 34,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 33,441 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Tyre is unsuitable clearly states on side wall "not for highway use" (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 27,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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 21 Jun 2018 24,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,107 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a?

Based on 2,313 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
1,304
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
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MU53 TUS is a 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,816 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 1200 Fd-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU53 TUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MU53 TUS registered?

MU53 TUS is a 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 Fd-a, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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