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WG12 RNU

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,288 mi
Last recorded37,288 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 RNU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 32,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 21,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 18,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 18,366 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 13,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,865 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort l/h disc has slight runout (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,082 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-b?

Based on 1,530 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,203
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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WG12 RNU is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 700 Va-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG12 RNU registered?

WG12 RNU is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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