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GW12 WAR

2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,496 mi
Last recorded30,496 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b13,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW12 WAR
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2022 30,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,066 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 26,707 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 26,707 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,855 miles

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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GW12 WAR is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GW12 WAR, 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 GW12 WAR registered?

GW12 WAR is a 2012 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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