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SN55 HRM

2005 Buell XB12R

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,079 mi
Last recorded8,079 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 8,079 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 8,075 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,158 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 6,155 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 4,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 4,756 miles

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

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

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 HRM is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HRM, 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 SN55 HRM registered?

SN55 HRM is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is SN55 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 HRM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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