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NK04 EKJ

2004 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,993 mi
Last recorded6,993 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 EKJ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,684 miles

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

number plate lamp not working

Fail 6 Jun 2008 5,772 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,772 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 4,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2007 4,859 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear 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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NK04 EKJ is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK04 EKJ, 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 NK04 EKJ registered?

NK04 EKJ is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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