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YY62 ETO

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,064 mi
Last recorded24,064 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 ETO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 24,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 22,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 7,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 5,986 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 5,986 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 3,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,537 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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YY62 ETO 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 YY62 ETO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY62 ETO registered?

YY62 ETO is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is YY62 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 ETO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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