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OU12 EWG

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,140 mi
Last recorded33,140 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 EWG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 33,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,242 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre at wear limit indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 18,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 17,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 16,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 12,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,485 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-b?

Based on 1,530 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,203
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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OU12 EWG is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 700 Va-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU12 EWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU12 EWG registered?

OU12 EWG is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is OU12 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 EWG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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