CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU05 YST

2005 Buell XB12R

Yellow Petrol 1203cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,298 mi
Last recorded11,298 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Buell
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 YST
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 11,298 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 11,286 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 11,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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
Full Buell XB12R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU05 YST is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Yellow with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU05 YST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU05 YST?

You can check the full history of EU05 YST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU05 YST registered?

EU05 YST is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is EU05 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 YST shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 YST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU05 YST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.