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DK04 BEY

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,920 mi
Last recorded29,920 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BEY
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,958 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Low beam dim but still recordable on beam test. (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,905 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,719 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 22,719 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,177 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,405 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

rear tyre low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,709 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f indicator loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,226 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 16,226 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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DK04 BEY is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DK04 BEY, 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 DK04 BEY registered?

DK04 BEY is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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