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2007 Buell Xb12s — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2007 perform at MOT as they age

19 years
Current Age
85.3%
Latest Pass Rate
510
Total Tests (All Years)
15,913 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Compared to Average at Age 16

This car: 85.3%
Average: 52.7%

✅ 32.6% above average (10212 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2007 Buell Xb12s as it ages.

3 yrs80.9%
4 yrs79.2%
5 yrs77.8%
6 yrs88.9%
7 yrs78.7%
8 yrs91.1%
9 yrs91.4%
12 yrs90.3%
14 yrs76.7%
16 yrs85.3%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 16 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
3 yrs80.9%94
4 yrs79.2%77
5 yrs77.8%63
6 yrs88.9%54
7 yrs78.7%47
8 yrs91.1%45
9 yrs91.4%35
12 yrs90.3%31
14 yrs76.7%30
16 yrs85.3%34

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2007 Buell Xb12s pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows declining over 10 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2023 (16 yrs)85.3%34
2021 (14 yrs)76.7%30
2019 (12 yrs)90.3%31
2016 (9 yrs)91.4%35
2015 (8 yrs)91.1%45
2014 (7 yrs)78.7%47
2013 (6 yrs)88.9%54
2012 (5 yrs)77.8%63
2011 (4 yrs)79.2%77
2010 (3 yrs)80.9%94

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2010
80.9%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 94Avg Mileage 6,097Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.8%
2011
79.2%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 77Avg Mileage 7,433Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 11.7%
2012
77.8%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 63Avg Mileage 8,145Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 17.5%
2013
88.9%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 54Avg Mileage 9,394Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 7.4%
2014
78.7%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 47Avg Mileage 11,245Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 21.3%
2015
91.1%
Age (yrs) 8Tests 45Avg Mileage 11,575Top Failure Motorcycle steering and suspension — 6.7%
2016
91.4%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 35Avg Mileage 11,399Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 5.7%
2019
90.3%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 31Avg Mileage 11,449Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 16.1%
2021
76.7%
Age (yrs) 14Tests 30Avg Mileage 14,192Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 23.3%
2023
85.3%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 34Avg Mileage 15,913Top Failure Motorcycle structure and attachments — 14.7%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2007 Buell Xb12s, with age trends.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
16.1%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
11.7%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle structure and attachments
9.0%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
6.4%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering and suspension
5.9%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle brakes4.3% (3 yrs)5.9% (16 yrs)
+1.6%
⚪ —

Other Manufacture Years

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About This Data

This page shows how Buell Xb12s cars manufactured in 2007 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2010 to 2023, covering 510 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.

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