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GV12 UCB

2012 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b12,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UCB
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 Ra-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 53,371 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 51,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 49,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 49,547 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 47,427 miles

Front pads getting low

Front slight bind on brakes

Rear tyre starting to square

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 33,783 miles

Front slight bind on front wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2019 33,783 miles

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

Front slight bind on front wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,719 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,690 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b?

Based on 1,498 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 4
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GV12 UCB is a 2012 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,428 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 Cb 1000 Ra-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV12 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV12 UCB registered?

GV12 UCB is a 2012 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is GV12 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 UCB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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