Buell XB12R

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,203 cc

V2 XBRMOT history

V2 XBR is a black petrol Buell XB12R first used on 20 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 15,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
15,039 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 XBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Buell
Model
XB12R
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,203 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 XBR was last recorded at 15,039 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2014: 436 miles, lower than 29,747 miles on 8 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
14,450 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,039 miles
  • 2025 – 14,450 miles
  • 2024 – 14,211 miles
  • 2022 – 13,431 miles
  • 2021 – 11,408 miles
  • 2020 – 9,783 miles
  • 2019 – 8,695 miles
  • 2018 – 7,819 miles
  • 2017 – 5,813 miles
  • 2016 – 2,104 miles
  • 2015 – 591 miles
  • 2014 – 436 miles
  • 2013 – 29,747 miles
  • 2012 – 26,498 miles
  • 2011 – 23,443 miles
  • 2010 – 19,655 miles
  • 2009 – 17,219 miles
  • 2008 – 13,474 miles
  • 2007 – 10,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,039 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,039 miles (+589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    15,039 miles
    Test number
    697988540439
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass14,450 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    14,450 miles
    Test number
    734690723113
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass14,211 miles (+780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    14,211 miles
    Test number
    977227616113
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass13,431 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    13,431 miles
    Test number
    150289784657
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  5. Fail13,422 miles (+2,014)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,422 miles
    Test number
    126577773685
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  6. Pass11,408 miles (+1,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    11,408 miles
    Test number
    423330350353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass9,783 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    9,783 miles
    Test number
    623001479156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,695 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    8,695 miles
    Test number
    808275069539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,819 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    7,819 miles
    Test number
    208908195022
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass5,813 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    5,813 miles
    Test number
    829100034911
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

  11. Pass2,104 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,104 miles
    Test number
    576578833079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail591 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    591 miles
    Test number
    576591595109
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  13. Pass591 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    591 miles
    Test number
    977581795125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass436 miles (-29,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    436 miles
    Test number
    627936984114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,747 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    299269453447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,498 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,498 miles
    Test number
    269388162483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,443 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,443 miles
    Test number
    739559261148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,655 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,655 miles
    Test number
    542468140154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,219 miles (+3,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,219 miles
    Test number
    234243149431
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  20. Pass13,474 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,474 miles
    Test number
    904196098015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,649 miles
    Test number
    982876277059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 XBR

Does V2 XBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 XBR is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 XBR?
The MOT on V2 XBR is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 XBR done?
V2 XBR was recorded at 15,039 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 230 miles a year.
Has V2 XBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 XBR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V2 XBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V2 XBR find?
V2 XBR passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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