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GX05 KKY

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,606 mi
Last recorded17,606 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 17,606 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 17,503 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 12,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 12,854 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 12,854 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 12,667 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 9,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,763 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 9,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,494 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 5,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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GX05 KKY is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY registered?

GX05 KKY is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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