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AY53 ENO

2003 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,694 mi
Last recorded9,694 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ENO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 9,694 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 9,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 9,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 9,176 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 9,176 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 9,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 8,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 8,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 8,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 7,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,383 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 3,620 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 ENO is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AY53 ENO, 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 ENO registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY53 ENO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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