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AY53 ELC

2003 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,307 mi
Last recorded19,307 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ELC
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 19,307 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 19,307 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 19,031 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 17,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 17,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 17,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,429 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,906 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 16,584 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 16,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2013
Pass 19 May 2012 14,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 11,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 9,678 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 9,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,592 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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AY53 ELC 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 89.5%.

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 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 AY53 ELC, 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 AY53 ELC registered?

AY53 ELC is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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