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WX53 ZCE

2004 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,390 mi
Last recorded10,390 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ZCE
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 10,390 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 10,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 10,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 9,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,456 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 8,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 7,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 7,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 7,169 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 6,882 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 6,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 6,509 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,181 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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WX53 ZCE is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WX53 ZCE, 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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WX53 ZCE is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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