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MK12 XRB

2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,200 mi
Last recorded20,200 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a14,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XRB
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-a
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 20,200 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 20,200 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 19,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 18,340 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 16,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 16,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 11,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 10,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,097 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 10,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,127 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-a?

Based on 2,945 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
1,148
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Headlamp aim too high 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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MK12 XRB is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a in Red 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 Cbf 1000 A-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 14,658 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 Cbf 1000 A-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK12 XRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-a typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK12 XRB registered?

MK12 XRB is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 A-a, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for MK12 XRB 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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