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NK03 CFU

2003 Buell XB12S

Yellow Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,839 mi
Last recorded17,839 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 CFU
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 17,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 17,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 15,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 14,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 14,167 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 14,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,054 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 14,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 13,152 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 13,152 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 13,142 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 13,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 10,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,404 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,910 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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NK03 CFU is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Yellow with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK03 CFU, 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 NK03 CFU registered?

NK03 CFU is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is NK03 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 CFU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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