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MV62 ZRL

2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,113 mi
Last recorded8,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b18,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 ZRL
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 Fa-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 8,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 7,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 7,179 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 7,144 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 6,350 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 5,654 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 5,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 4,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 3,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 2,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 2,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 1,662 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b?

Based on 1,990 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
1,420
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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MV62 ZRL is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 18,584 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 Fa-b fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV62 ZRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MV62 ZRL registered?

MV62 ZRL is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for MV62 ZRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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