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AY04 HLA

2004 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,947 mi
Last recorded17,947 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HLA
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,947 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 17,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 16,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2010 14,495 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 14,495 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,714 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,024 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 12,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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AY04 HLA is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AY04 HLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 HLA registered?

AY04 HLA is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is AY04 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 HLA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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