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WX53 ZCU

2003 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,928 mi
Last recorded20,928 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Buell XB12S9,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ZCU
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,928 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 18,907 miles

clutch cable mounting bracket missing

front l/h fork leg worn

throttle sticking on l/h lock

Fail 8 Nov 2008 18,663 miles

Centre Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Clutch cable mounting bracket missing

Throttle sticking slightly on LH lock

Pass 20 Oct 2007 16,424 miles

front tyre uneven wear

Fail 17 Oct 2007 16,408 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

front tyre uneven wear

gear change lever movement in mounting point

Fail 4 Nov 2006 14,209 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,209 miles

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

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 ZCU is a 2003 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 9,962 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 WX53 ZCU, 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 23 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX53 ZCU registered?

WX53 ZCU is a 2003 Buell XB12S, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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