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SN55 HPJ

2005 Buell XB12R

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,419 mi
Last recorded18,419 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HPJ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 18,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,886 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 16,879 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 16,048 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 15,029 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 D207 worn down to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 15,029 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 D207 worn down to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 14,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 13,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,571 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 9,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear 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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SN55 HPJ is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN55 HPJ, 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 SN55 HPJ registered?

SN55 HPJ is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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