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OX53 RJY

2004 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,215 mi
Last recorded8,215 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12R9,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 RJY
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 8,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 8,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 7,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 7,653 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 7,653 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 7,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,382 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 7,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 7,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 7,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 6,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,339 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 6,329 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 5,609 miles

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

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

Rear 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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OX53 RJY is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OX53 RJY, 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 OX53 RJY registered?

OX53 RJY is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for OX53 RJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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