2004 Buell Xb12r — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 17
✅ 39.8% above average (9249 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2004 Buell Xb12r as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 5 to 17 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yrs | 77.8% | 81 |
| 6 yrs | 85.7% | 63 |
| 7 yrs | 88.5% | 61 |
| 8 yrs | 95.9% | 49 |
| 9 yrs | 86.7% | 45 |
| 10 yrs | 81.6% | 49 |
| 11 yrs | 81.0% | 42 |
| 12 yrs | 75.7% | 37 |
| 13 yrs | 93.3% | 30 |
| 17 yrs | 93.3% | 30 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2004 Buell Xb12r pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows improving over 10 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 (17 yrs) | 93.3% | 30 |
| 2017 (13 yrs) | 93.3% | 30 |
| 2016 (12 yrs) | 75.7% | 37 |
| 2015 (11 yrs) | 81% | 42 |
| 2014 (10 yrs) | 81.6% | 49 |
| 2013 (9 yrs) | 86.7% | 45 |
| 2012 (8 yrs) | 95.9% | 49 |
| 2011 (7 yrs) | 88.5% | 61 |
| 2010 (6 yrs) | 85.7% | 63 |
| 2009 (5 yrs) | 77.8% | 81 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2004 Buell Xb12r, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
Not enough data to compare failures across ages.
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About This Data
This page shows how Buell Xb12r cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2021, covering 487 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.