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KN03 KLZ

2003 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,905 mi
Last recorded12,905 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 KLZ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 12,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 12,509 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 12,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 11,120 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 11,120 miles

Central Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 May 2022 11,104 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators integrated into brake light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 11,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 11,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,232 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 10,232 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 9,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 9,500 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 9,081 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 9,081 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,329 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,132 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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KN03 KLZ is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN03 KLZ, 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 KN03 KLZ registered?

KN03 KLZ is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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