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FJ06 AYF

2006 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,138 mi
Last recorded18,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Buell XB12R10,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 AYF
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 18,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 17,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 17,836 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 17,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 16,435 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 16,435 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 16,176 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 16,176 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 15,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 15,673 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 14,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 13,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,674 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 12,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 10,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,117 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 9,117 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FJ06 AYF is a 2006 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 10,806 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 FJ06 AYF, 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 20 years old, this Buell XB12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ06 AYF registered?

FJ06 AYF is a 2006 Buell XB12R, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FJ06 AYF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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