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OU55 HFX

2005 Buell XB12R

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,152 mi
Last recorded18,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 HFX
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 18,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 17,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,505 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 15,505 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,857 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 13,509 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 12,336 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,954 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 10,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,609 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 7,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 5,740 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 5,703 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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OU55 HFX is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU55 HFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU55 HFX registered?

OU55 HFX is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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