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SM12 ZPN

2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,996 mi
Last recorded23,996 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b13,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZPN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 23,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 21,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 20,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 19,247 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 19,247 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 17,197 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 15,101 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 11,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 5,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 3,319 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 3,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 1,043 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000 Va-b?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,293
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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SM12 ZPN is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 13,148 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 XL 1000 Va-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 ZPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 1000 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 ZPN registered?

SM12 ZPN is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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The MOT history for SM12 ZPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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