2012 Honda VFR 1200 1.2L Petrol · RF61 NAA

The 2012 Honda VFR 1200 presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 June 2025 at 8,424 miles, passed with zero defects. This clean result, combined with a history of consistently clean passes, indicates a maintenance trend that is stable and well-managed. The single failure on 16 March 2019 at 8,127 miles is notable, but the record shows no defects were recorded for that test, suggesting it may have been an administrative or procedural failure rather than a mechanical one, as the bike passed just six days later on 22 March 2019 at 8,143 miles with no issues. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old machine. The recorded mileage increased by only 35 miles between the March 2020 test at 8,389 miles and the June 2025 test at 8,424 miles, a span of over five years. This indicates prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own risks. A motorcycle accumulating roughly 602 miles per year on average is not receiving the regular use that helps keep seals lubricated, fuel systems flushed, and components free from corrosion caused by condensation. The gap between the February 2017 test at 6,409 miles and the March 2019 test at 8,127 miles shows a more active period of roughly 1,718 miles over two years, but usage dropped sharply thereafter. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should inspect specific areas closely given the low and sporadic usage. Tyres must be checked for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Brake calipers should be examined for seized pistons and binding discs, a common issue on bikes left standing. The chain and sprockets require inspection for corrosion and correct tension, and the fuel system should be assessed for stale fuel residue or tank lining deterioration. Suspension linkage bearings and fork seals may have dried out or corroded from inactivity. The overall record suggests a motorcycle that has been mechanically sound but underused. The clean MOT results are a positive indicator, but the low mileage and long stationary periods mean a thorough in-person inspection of rubber components, bearings, fluids, and corrosion points is essential before purchase.