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AY04 FGX

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,208 mi
Last recorded16,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 FGX
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 16,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 15,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 14,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 14,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2021 14,748 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 12,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,896 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 10,896 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 10,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 7,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 5,601 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Buell XB12R?

Based on 3,611 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 13
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AY04 FGX is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 9,839 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 XB12R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Buell XB12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY04 FGX registered?

AY04 FGX is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 FGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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