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AY53 GFE

2003 Buell XB12S

Gold Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,728 mi
Last recorded8,728 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GFE
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 8,728 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 8,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 8,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 8,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 8,418 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 8,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 8,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 8,183 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 7,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 7,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 7,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 6,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 6,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 6,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,039 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,869 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 GFE is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Gold with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

AY53 GFE is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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