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EU55 MLF

2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,464 mi
Last recorded37,464 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses16,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 MLF
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 36,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 35,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,841 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,484 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 27,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 21,966 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,378 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,894 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12X Ulysses?

Based on 1,915 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Horn not working 6
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EU55 MLF is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell XB12X Ulysses fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 MLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12X Ulysses typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU55 MLF registered?

EU55 MLF is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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