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YJ04 JSW

2004 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,055 mi
Last recorded15,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 JSW
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 15,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 14,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 14,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,973 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 13,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 13,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 13,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 12,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 11,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 9,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,325 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 7,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,863 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,860 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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YJ04 JSW is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YJ04 JSW, 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 YJ04 JSW registered?

YJ04 JSW is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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