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OU12 XEL

2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,246 mi
Last recorded20,246 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b12,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XEL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600 Fa-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 20,246 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 18,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,897 miles

Front tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 17,268 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 17,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2015 16,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 16,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b?

Based on 7,079 MOT tests across 748 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
964
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
748
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Drive chain excessively loose 27
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OU12 XEL is a 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 12,862 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 Cbr 600 Fa-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU12 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU12 XEL registered?

OU12 XEL is a 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is OU12 XEL safe to buy?

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