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YX12 VFP

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,533 mi
Last recorded30,533 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a11,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VFP
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-a
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 30,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 29,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 25,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 18,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 14,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 10,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 6,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 5,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 4,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 3,625 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-a?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,256
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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YX12 VFP is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 700 Va-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX12 VFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-a typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX12 VFP registered?

YX12 VFP is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is YX12 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 VFP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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