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BO04 UFO

2004 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,913 mi
Last recorded27,913 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO04 UFO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 27,913 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 27,913 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 27,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 26,063 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 25,840 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 24,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 23,829 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,353 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 21,321 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,487 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,473 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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BO04 UFO is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 9,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BO04 UFO, 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 22 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BO04 UFO is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BO04 UFO safe to buy?

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