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FJ53 HUP

2003 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,259 mi
Last recorded3,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HUP
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 3,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 3,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 2,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 2,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 1,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 767 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 10,020 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 505 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2012 505 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 11,459 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,358 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 11,185 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 11,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 10,050 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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FJ53 HUP is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJ53 HUP, 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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FJ53 HUP is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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