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LX54 GXF

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,182 mi
Last recorded31,182 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 GXF
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 31,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 31,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 26,855 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,797 miles

Front Drive belt sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,675 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 23,638 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

exhaust clamp missing

front tyre squared off

rear tyre squared off

side stand bolt broken /bent

Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,014 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 12,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

headbearings very slight notchy [front wheel raised]

Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,096 miles

headbearings very slight notchy [front wheel raised]

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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LX54 GXF 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 LX54 GXF, 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 LX54 GXF registered?

LX54 GXF is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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