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GV57 NKG

2007 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,016 mi
Last recorded22,016 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Buell XB12S8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 NKG
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 22,016 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 22,008 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 21,617 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 21,617 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 21,383 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 21,074 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 20,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,071 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,521 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,805 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2013 14,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,378 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 14,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,613 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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GV57 NKG is a 2007 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV57 NKG, 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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What year was GV57 NKG registered?

GV57 NKG is a 2007 Buell XB12S, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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