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AE05 CUA

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,772 mi
Last recorded7,772 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CUA
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 7,772 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 7,231 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 7,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 6,933 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 6,933 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 6,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 4,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 4,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 4,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 4,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 3,883 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 3,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 3,757 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 2,675 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 2,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 2,524 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12S?

Based on 6,009 MOT tests across 747 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
747
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Footrest missing 31
Headlamp aim too high 27
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AE05 CUA is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 10,158 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 XB12S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 CUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 CUA registered?

AE05 CUA is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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