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WX55 NBN

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,253 mi
Last recorded27,253 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 NBN
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 27,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 25,290 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 24,246 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 23,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,460 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 21,218 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 16,870 miles

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 14,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,153 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 11,153 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,960 miles

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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WX55 NBN is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WX55 NBN, 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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WX55 NBN is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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