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GX53 LBK

2003 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,877 mi
Last recorded24,877 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LBK
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 24,877 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 12,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 12,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 12,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 12,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 11,504 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 11,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 11,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 11,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,646 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 10,630 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,584 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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GX53 LBK is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX53 LBK, 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 GX53 LBK registered?

GX53 LBK is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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