Buell XB12S

Orange and Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,203 cc

X49 OBMMOT history

X49 OBM is an orange and black petrol Buell XB12S first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 17,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
17,191 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 OBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Buell
Model
XB12S
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,203 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 OBM was last recorded at 17,191 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,191 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,191 miles
  • 2025 – 16,848 miles
  • 2024 – 16,624 miles
  • 2023 – 16,545 miles
  • 2021 – 16,521 miles
  • 2020 – 16,374 miles
  • 2019 – 16,031 miles
  • 2018 – 15,777 miles
  • 2017 – 15,366 miles
  • 2016 – 14,958 miles
  • 2015 – 14,008 miles
  • 2014 – 13,840 miles
  • 2013 – 12,899 miles
  • 2012 – 12,563 miles
  • 2011 – 11,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,191 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    17,191 miles
    Test number
    519229344094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  2. Fail17,191 miles (+343)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,191 miles
    Test number
    583239769224
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks on lefthand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  3. Pass16,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    16,848 miles
    Test number
    880503571520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail16,848 miles (+224)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,848 miles
    Test number
    630373112510
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass16,624 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    16,624 miles
    Test number
    431879442330
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass16,545 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    16,545 miles
    Test number
    309724745876
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass16,521 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    16,521 miles
    Test number
    564715333137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass16,374 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    16,374 miles
    Test number
    664278274136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,031 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,031 miles
    Test number
    795853730162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    15,777 miles
    Test number
    126271856873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,777 miles (+411)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,777 miles
    Test number
    664837707271
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass15,366 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    15,366 miles
    Test number
    599112412068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,363 miles (+405)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,363 miles
    Test number
    688696599981
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)

  14. Pass14,958 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    14,958 miles
    Test number
    909979261594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,008 miles
    Test number
    128806165184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  16. Fail14,008 miles (+168)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,008 miles
    Test number
    277586265431
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  17. Pass13,840 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,840 miles
    Test number
    309519674033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,899 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,899 miles
    Test number
    198560413177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,858 miles (+295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,858 miles
    Test number
    529410003143
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass12,563 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,563 miles
    Test number
    349291492014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,223 miles
    Test number
    357600051030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X49 OBM

Does X49 OBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 OBM is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 OBM?
The MOT on X49 OBM is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 OBM done?
X49 OBM was recorded at 17,191 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 386 miles a year.
Has X49 OBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 OBM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X49 OBM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X49 OBM find?
X49 OBM passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit.

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