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860 BRU

2003 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,042 mi
Last recorded8,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration860 BRU
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 8,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 7,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 7,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 7,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 6,279 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 6,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 5,769 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 5,769 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 4,612 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 4,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 4,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 3,960 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 3,953 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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860 BRU is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 9,962 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 860 BRU, 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 23 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 860 BRU registered?

860 BRU is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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