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SB12 NZC

2012 Honda Vfr 1200 F-a

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,172 mi
Last recorded36,172 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 F-a17,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 NZC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 1200 F-a
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,172 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 36,172 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 31,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 27,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,302 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 24,302 miles

Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 12,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 6,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 6,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 2,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 760 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 1200 F-a?

Based on 7,023 MOT tests across 691 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,366
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
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SB12 NZC is a 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 F-a in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 F-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,110 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 F-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB12 NZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SB12 NZC registered?

SB12 NZC is a 2012 Honda Vfr 1200 F-a, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is SB12 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 NZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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