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OU04 KKA

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,799 mi
Last recorded16,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 KKA
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 16,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 16,799 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,788 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 16,788 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 16,562 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 16,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 16,024 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 16,024 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 15,037 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,110 miles

both tyres on legal limit

excess movement in clutch lever pivot

Fail 18 Aug 2009 13,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

both tyres on legal limit

excess movement in clutch lever pivot

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 7,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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OU04 KKA is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black 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 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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

OU04 KKA is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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