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GJ12 BYO

2012 Honda Vfr 800 X

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,382 mi
Last recorded24,382 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X15,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 BYO
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 X
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 21,019 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 21,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 17,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 16,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 14,169 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 12,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,406 miles

Rear tyre just starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,830 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,225 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 X?

Based on 2,411 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,352
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 5
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GJ12 BYO is a 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 15,984 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 Vfr 800 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ12 BYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 X typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ12 BYO registered?

GJ12 BYO is a 2012 Honda Vfr 800 X, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is GJ12 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 BYO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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