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OU05 HNF

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,365 mi
Last recorded6,365 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HNF
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 6,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 5,901 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 5,880 miles

Stop lamp not working stop light not working from front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 5,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 5,608 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 3,895 miles

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

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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OU05 HNF is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 HNF, 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 OU05 HNF registered?

OU05 HNF is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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