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FJ04 KTL

2004 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,335 mi
Last recorded44,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 KTL
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 44,335 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 44,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022
Pass 12 Jun 2021
Pass 11 Jul 2020
Pass 15 Jul 2019
Pass 29 Jul 2017 42,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 38,791 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 38,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2012 38,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2011 36,808 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 36,685 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 30,510 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,450 miles

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

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

number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 22,911 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 22,911 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,144 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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FJ04 KTL is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FJ04 KTL, 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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FJ04 KTL is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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