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FJ53 HVV

2003 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,529 mi
Last recorded19,529 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 19,529 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,347 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 19,347 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 18,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,043 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 18,043 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,801 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 8,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 8,674 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 3,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 3,768 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 3,768 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 HVV is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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