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YC61 BHW

2011 Honda VFR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,112 mi
Last recorded26,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda VFR120018,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 BHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 26,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 24,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaks from silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.2 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch in centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 24,025 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 23,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheel bearings slightly rough,not excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust lower clamp missing.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 22,299 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust lower clamp missing.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 19,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,214 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey middle section (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 19,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey middle section (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2016 18,770 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,105 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR1200?

Based on 1,956 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
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YC61 BHW is a 2011 Honda VFR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Honda VFR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 18,525 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 VFR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC61 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Honda VFR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC61 BHW is a 2011 Honda VFR1200, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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