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AU12 VJZ

2012 Honda VFR1200

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,418 mi
Last recorded35,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda VFR120020,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VJZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR1200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 35,418 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 33,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 28,440 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 24,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,327 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,509 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 19,496 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,091 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 14,077 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 9,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,060 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR1200?

Based on 1,956 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
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AU12 VJZ is a 2012 Honda VFR1200 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda VFR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 20,028 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 VFR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 VJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda VFR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 VJZ registered?

AU12 VJZ is a 2012 Honda VFR1200, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AU12 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VJZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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