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BF08 YUC

2008 Buell XB12S

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,542 mi
Last recorded21,542 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12S6,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YUC
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 21,542 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,362 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 21,338 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 21,338 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 14,805 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 14,805 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,711 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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BF08 YUC is a 2008 Buell XB12S in Blue with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF08 YUC, 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 BF08 YUC registered?

BF08 YUC is a 2008 Buell XB12S, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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