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GN07 KZR

2007 Buell XB12S

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,812 mi
Last recorded17,812 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Buell XB12S8,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 KZR
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 17,812 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 17,812 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 17,775 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,215 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

both mirrors cracked, but not affecting view too the rear

Pass 5 Jul 2022 16,560 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 16,560 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,063 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 15,063 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 11,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 9,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,380 miles

Offside foot rest slight damage but still does as intended

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015
Pass 30 Apr 2014
Pass 1 May 2013
Pass 14 Mar 2012 6,340 miles

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 14 Mar 2012 6,340 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 16 Oct 2010
Fail 4 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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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GN07 KZR is a 2007 Buell XB12S in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 8,514 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 GN07 KZR, 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 19 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN07 KZR is a 2007 Buell XB12S, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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