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LO12 XDU

2012 Honda VFR1200

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,613 mi
Last recorded30,613 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda VFR120020,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 XDU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR1200
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 30,613 miles

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 binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 30,613 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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 binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 26,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 25,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 18,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 18,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 18,020 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 17,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 16,187 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 15,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2015 11,506 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR1200?

Based on 1,956 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
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LO12 XDU is a 2012 Honda VFR1200 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda VFR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 20,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO12 XDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda VFR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO12 XDU registered?

LO12 XDU is a 2012 Honda VFR1200, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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