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LK04 BYX

2004 Buell XB12S

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,790 mi
Last recorded16,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BYX
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 16,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,205 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 16,205 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 15,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 15,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 14,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,772 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 13,772 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,687 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 12,687 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 11,724 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,468 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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LK04 BYX is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Blue with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LK04 BYX, 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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What year was LK04 BYX registered?

LK04 BYX is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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