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SN54 HLY

2004 Buell XB12S

Silver Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,447 mi
Last recorded19,447 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 HLY
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 19,447 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 19,447 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 19,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 19,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 9,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,343 miles

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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SN54 HLY is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Silver with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 9,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN54 HLY, 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 22 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN54 HLY registered?

SN54 HLY is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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