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AY04 KVJ

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,261 mi
Last recorded9,261 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 9,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 9,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 9,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 8,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 7,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 7,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 7,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 7,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 7,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 6,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 6,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,684 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 4,828 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,828 miles

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 KVJ 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

AY04 KVJ is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 KVJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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