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YJ54 OWK

2004 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,160 mi
Last recorded7,160 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 OWK
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 7,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 7,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 7,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 7,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 7,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 6,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 6,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 6,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 6,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 6,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 6,489 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 6,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 6,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 5,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,926 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 5,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,774 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,333 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 5,333 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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YJ54 OWK is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ54 OWK, 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 YJ54 OWK registered?

YJ54 OWK is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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