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GF12 HWV

2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,750 mi
Last recorded17,750 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b13,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HWV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 17,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 15,326 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 13,866 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 10,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 10,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 8,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 8,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 8,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 8,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 6,955 miles

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

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

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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GF12 HWV 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF12 HWV, 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 GF12 HWV registered?

GF12 HWV is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is GF12 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 HWV 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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