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GV08 ZFU

2008 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,420 mi
Last recorded33,420 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12S6,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZFU
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,420 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 29,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 29,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,457 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 18,446 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 18,446 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2011 16,895 miles

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

gear lever loose

hand guards insecure

Fail 13 May 2011 16,887 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

gear lever loose

hand guards insecure

not able to check headlamp aim , headlamp not working

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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GV08 ZFU is a 2008 Buell XB12S in Black 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 GV08 ZFU, 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 GV08 ZFU registered?

GV08 ZFU is a 2008 Buell XB12S, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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