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LJ04 WXX

2004 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,232 mi
Last recorded15,232 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WXX
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 15,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 9,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,168 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 4,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2011 1,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 1,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010
Fail 26 Jun 2010

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

Pass 9 May 2009 12,960 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 12,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 3,107 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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LJ04 WXX is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 9,467 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 LJ04 WXX, 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 22 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ04 WXX registered?

LJ04 WXX is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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