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AY05 EFU

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

7,960 mi
Last recorded7,960 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EFU
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 7,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 7,750 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 7,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 7,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 7,388 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 7,388 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 7,196 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Fail 14 Dec 2018 7,196 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 6,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 6,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 5,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2014 5,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 4,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,091 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 2,120 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 1,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,375 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12R?

Based on 3,611 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 13
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AY05 EFU is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 9,390 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 XB12R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 EFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 EFU registered?

AY05 EFU is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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