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MX55 EYZ

2005 Buell XB12R

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,483 mi
Last recorded9,483 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 EYZ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 9,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 9,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 8,901 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 8,686 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,606 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 7,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 6,561 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 6,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,932 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 5,924 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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MX55 EYZ is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Blue with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX55 EYZ, 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 MX55 EYZ registered?

MX55 EYZ is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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The MOT history for MX55 EYZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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