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HX53 MHO

2003 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,502 mi
Last recorded29,502 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MHO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 29,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,256 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 29,246 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,574 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 24,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,960 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,295 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,099 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 19,099 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,492 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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HX53 MHO is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HX53 MHO, 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 HX53 MHO registered?

HX53 MHO is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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