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LJ53 KCG

2003 Buell XB12S

Yellow Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,653 mi
Last recorded10,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KCG
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 9,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 6,681 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 6,681 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 2,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 2,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 2,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 2,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 1,326 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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LJ53 KCG is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Yellow with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 KCG, 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 LJ53 KCG registered?

LJ53 KCG is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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