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AE53 ZBP

2003 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,606 mi
Last recorded22,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZBP
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 22,606 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 22,588 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 22,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 21,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 21,141 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,620 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 1,859 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre perishing.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 1,859 miles

front tyre perishing.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,764 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 16,757 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 14,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 12,563 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,593 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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AE53 ZBP is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE53 ZBP, 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 AE53 ZBP registered?

AE53 ZBP is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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