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AY53 HTJ

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,030 mi
Last recorded13,030 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HTJ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 13,030 miles

front forks only half pulled through handle bars

Pass 6 Sep 2018 13,027 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 13,027 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,623 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 12,623 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 12,360 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,617 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 7,203 miles

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

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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AY53 HTJ is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY53 HTJ, 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 AY53 HTJ registered?

AY53 HTJ is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AY53 HTJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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