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2008 Buell XB12S

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,173 mi
Last recorded6,173 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12S6,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 UNK
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 6,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 6,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 5,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 5,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 5,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 4,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 3,952 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 3,952 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 3,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 2,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 1,578 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 7,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,850 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12S?

Based on 6,009 MOT tests across 747 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
747
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Footrest missing 31
Headlamp aim too high 27
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291 UNK is a 2008 Buell XB12S in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 6,603 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 Buell XB12S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 291 UNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Buell XB12S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 291 UNK registered?

291 UNK is a 2008 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 291 UNK safe to buy?

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