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GX05 GZJ

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,092 mi
Last recorded3,092 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 GZJ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 3,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 3,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 3,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 2,927 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 2,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 2,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 2,630 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 2,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 2,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,104 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 2,104 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 1,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,529 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 1,529 miles

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

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

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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GX05 GZJ is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX05 GZJ, 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 GX05 GZJ registered?

GX05 GZJ is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 GZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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