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AE05 CWC

2005 Buell XB12R

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,340 mi
Last recorded9,340 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CWC
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 9,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 9,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 9,310 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 9,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 8,755 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 8,755 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 8,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 7,368 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 6,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 6,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 6,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,516 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 5,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,869 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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AE05 CWC is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Blue 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 AE05 CWC, 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 AE05 CWC registered?

AE05 CWC is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 CWC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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