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MX04 ZSE

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,703 mi
Last recorded38,703 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 ZSE
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 38,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 35,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 33,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 31,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,967 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,615 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 18,615 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 8,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 5,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 2,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 1,118 miles

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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MX04 ZSE is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MX04 ZSE, 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 MX04 ZSE registered?

MX04 ZSE is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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