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PJ08 OXV

2008 Buell XB12S

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,410 mi
Last recorded6,410 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12S6,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OXV
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 6,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 6,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 6,164 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 6,150 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 6,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 5,164 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 5,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 4,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,641 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))

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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PJ08 OXV is a 2008 Buell XB12S in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 6,603 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 PJ08 OXV, 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 18 years old, this Buell XB12S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ08 OXV registered?

PJ08 OXV is a 2008 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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