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GY08 OVB

2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Beige Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,838 mi
Last recorded9,838 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses12,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 OVB
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 9,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 9,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 8,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 7,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 7,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 5,935 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 5,616 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 5,604 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 5,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 4,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011

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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GY08 OVB is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Beige with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,779 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 GY08 OVB, 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 18 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY08 OVB is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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