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WP12 GWL

2012 Honda VFR800A

White Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,224 mi
Last recorded36,224 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda VFR800A8,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 GWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 36,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 25,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,478 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 22,369 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 14,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 10,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 8,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 7,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 5,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 5,009 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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WP12 GWL is a 2012 Honda VFR800A in White with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 8,794 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP12 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP12 GWL registered?

WP12 GWL is a 2012 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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