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SA12 BYX

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,622 mi
Last recorded15,622 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a11,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 BYX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-a
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 15,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 13,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 12,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 12,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 11,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 11,634 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,131 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 10,131 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 29 May 2015 4,449 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-a?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,256
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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SA12 BYX is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 700 Va-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA12 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-a typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA12 BYX registered?

SA12 BYX is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-a, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is SA12 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 BYX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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