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SN04 RLY

2004 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,328 mi
Last recorded27,328 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 RLY
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 27,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,556 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 26,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded through/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,565 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 25,233 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 24,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 23,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,176 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,308 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,293 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,448 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 12,401 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,265 miles

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

steering bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,627 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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SN04 RLY is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

SN04 RLY is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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