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B6 EUL

2005 Buell XB12R

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,772 mi
Last recorded19,772 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 EUL
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 19,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 19,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 16,365 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 13,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 11,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 11,035 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 10,865 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 10,865 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,556 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 8,936 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 8,936 miles

Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 8,189 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,991 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,206 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 5,202 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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B6 EUL is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B6 EUL, 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 B6 EUL registered?

B6 EUL is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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