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JW53 BAT

2003 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,803 mi
Last recorded30,803 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12R8,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW53 BAT
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 30,803 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 30,803 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 30,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,826 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 28,780 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,265 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 6,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,814 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12R?

Based on 3,611 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 13
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JW53 BAT is a 2003 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Buell XB12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 8,450 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 JW53 BAT, 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 23 years old, this Buell XB12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JW53 BAT is a 2003 Buell XB12R, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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