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GU12 VGD

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,756 mi
Last recorded32,756 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VGD
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 32,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 32,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,547 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 27,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,214 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 25,214 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 20,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 20,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 18,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,703 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 10,703 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-b?

Based on 1,530 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,203
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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GU12 VGD is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,882 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 700 Va-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 VGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU12 VGD registered?

GU12 VGD is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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