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X49 OBM

2008 Buell XB12S

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,848 mi
Last recorded16,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12S6,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 OBM
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 16,848 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 16,848 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,521 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 16,374 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 16,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,777 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 15,777 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,366 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 15,363 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,008 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 14,008 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,899 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 12,858 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 11,223 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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X49 OBM is a 2008 Buell XB12S in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X49 OBM, 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 X49 OBM registered?

X49 OBM is a 2008 Buell XB12S, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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