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2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,086 mi
Last recorded18,086 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b12,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 KVW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600 Fa-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,086 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 18,086 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 16,622 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive a few stiff links through out the chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,575 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 14,574 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 14,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 14,130 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 11,595 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 11,595 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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RV12 KVW is a 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV12 KVW, 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.

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What year was RV12 KVW registered?

RV12 KVW is a 2012 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-b, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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