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L400 LDG

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,396 mi
Last recorded10,396 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 LDG
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 10,396 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2025 10,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 10,194 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 9,947 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 9,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 9,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 8,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 8,595 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 6,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 5,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,134 miles

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

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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L400 LDG is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L400 LDG, 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 L400 LDG registered?

L400 LDG is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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