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OU04 DPE

2004 Buell XB12R

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,172 mi
Last recorded14,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 DPE
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 14,172 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2020 14,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 13,171 miles

1/ both rear indicater bulbs becoming fadad

2/ front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 11,258 miles

front brake disc becoming distorted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,901 miles

front brake disc becomming distorted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 8,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,630 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 7,630 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 7,105 miles

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

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

Rear drive belt tensioner running close to exhaust silencer

Fail 4 Jul 2009 6,418 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 5,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,668 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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OU04 DPE is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU04 DPE, 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 OU04 DPE registered?

OU04 DPE is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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