MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Both front fork uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leaking on to exhaust
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
oil leaking onto exhaust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
oil leaking onto the exhaust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
oil leak above rear exhaust box
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
slight noise in front suspension when brake applied
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Buell XB12R?
Based on 3,611 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX04 TVK is a 2004 Buell XB12R in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2004 Buell XB12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 9,839 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 XB12R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX04 TVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Buell XB12R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Buell XB12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HX04 TVK is a 2004 Buell XB12R, first registered on 20 July 2004.
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