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FN12 YDS

2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,584 mi
Last recorded27,584 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b13,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 YDS
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 27,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 27,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 26,781 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 26,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,304 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 25,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2018 23,838 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,446 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000 Va-b?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,293
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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FN12 YDS is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 13,148 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 XL 1000 Va-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN12 YDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 1000 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN12 YDS registered?

FN12 YDS is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FN12 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 YDS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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