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LJ54 MVR

2004 Buell XB12S

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,384 mi
Last recorded17,384 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 MVR
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 17,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 17,224 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 17,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 16,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 16,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 16,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 15,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 15,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,360 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 13,710 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,976 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 12,976 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,119 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 9,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,920 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 6,920 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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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LJ54 MVR is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ54 MVR, 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 LJ54 MVR registered?

LJ54 MVR is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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