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SN04 FOU

2004 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,855 mi
Last recorded9,855 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 FOU
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2024 9,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 9,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 9,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 9,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 8,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 8,555 miles

Front slight run out pulsing felt through lever

Pass 22 May 2017 8,285 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 May 2016 8,127 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 8,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 7,747 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 7,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,048 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 5,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 4,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,246 miles

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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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SN04 FOU is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SN04 FOU, 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 SN04 FOU registered?

SN04 FOU is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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