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SH12 KKY

2012 Honda XL700

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,935 mi
Last recorded47,935 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 KKY
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 47,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 45,039 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 43,885 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,297 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 43,297 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 41,288 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 41,288 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 38,751 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 38,751 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 31,749 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength rear wheel (4.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,005 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL700?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
1,123
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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SH12 KKY is a 2012 Honda XL700 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Honda XL700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH12 KKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL700 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL700 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH12 KKY registered?

SH12 KKY is a 2012 Honda XL700, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SH12 KKY safe to buy?

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