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YN04 BZT

2004 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,936 mi
Last recorded2,936 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB12S9,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 BZT
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 2,936 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 2,928 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 2,783 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 2,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 2,369 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 2,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,057 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 1,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 1,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 1,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 1,040 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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YN04 BZT is a 2004 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YN04 BZT, 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 YN04 BZT registered?

YN04 BZT is a 2004 Buell XB12S, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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