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LB12 HAO

2012 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,394 mi
Last recorded51,394 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda VFR800A8,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HAO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 47,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 47,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 47,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,384 miles

Front tyre wearing offside

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 42,381 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front tyre wearing offside

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,405 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,083 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 28,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 28,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,320 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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LB12 HAO is a 2012 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 8,794 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 HAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB12 HAO registered?

LB12 HAO is a 2012 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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