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FP12 APV

2012 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,005 mi
Last recorded10,005 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda VFR800A8,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 APV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 10,005 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 8,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 8,769 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 8,011 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 7,210 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 7,210 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 6,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 6,518 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 5,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Jun 2017 5,135 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 4,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 3,304 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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FP12 APV is a 2012 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 8,794 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP12 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 APV registered?

FP12 APV is a 2012 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FP12 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 APV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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