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WV12 BJZ

2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,830 mi
Last recorded19,830 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b12,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BJZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 19,830 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 16,930 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 13,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 11,812 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 11,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 10,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,965 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,822 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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WV12 BJZ is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WV12 BJZ, 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.

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What year was WV12 BJZ registered?

WV12 BJZ is a 2012 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 BJZ shows 12 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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