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WP12 ETL

2012 Honda CBF1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,531 mi
Last recorded19,531 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda CBF100016,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 ETL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF1000
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 19,531 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 18,021 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,835 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 15,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 15,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 13,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 13,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 11,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 9,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 6,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 4,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 4,838 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 4,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 3,932 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF1000?

Based on 9,617 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,181
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 27
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WP12 ETL is a 2012 Honda CBF1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda CBF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 16,547 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 CBF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP12 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Honda CBF1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP12 ETL registered?

WP12 ETL is a 2012 Honda CBF1000, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is WP12 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 ETL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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