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LJ53 YSM

2004 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,641 mi
Last recorded5,641 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YSM
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 5,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 5,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2011 5,536 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 4,128 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 May 2009 4,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,852 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 2,852 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 2,809 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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 YSM is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ53 YSM, 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 LJ53 YSM registered?

LJ53 YSM is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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