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S12 XBS

2007 Buell XB12S

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,659 mi
Last recorded29,659 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Buell XB12S8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 XBS
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 29,659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 27,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 26,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,083 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 25,612 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 25,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 24,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2016 23,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,483 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 17,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,644 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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S12 XBS is a 2007 Buell XB12S in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2007 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 8,514 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 S12 XBS, 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 19 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S12 XBS registered?

S12 XBS is a 2007 Buell XB12S, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is S12 XBS safe to buy?

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