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VU12 LRV

2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,839 mi
Last recorded29,839 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b18,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 LRV
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 Fa-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 29,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 29,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,378 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 28,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 28,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 28,003 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 27,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,772 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 27,771 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

dip beam on upper limit

Pass 31 Jan 2017 23,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0/1.6 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 9,571 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 5,954 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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VU12 LRV is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU12 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU12 LRV?

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What year was VU12 LRV registered?

VU12 LRV is a 2012 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa-b, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 LRV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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