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AY54 DJZ

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,308 mi
Last recorded12,308 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 DJZ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 12,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 11,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 11,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 10,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 10,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 10,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 9,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 9,072 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 8,823 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 8,823 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,132 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 8,132 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 7,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,412 miles

clutch cable damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2008 3,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 2,604 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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AY54 DJZ is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY54 DJZ, 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 AY54 DJZ registered?

AY54 DJZ is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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