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AY05 FOC

2005 Buell XB12R

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,052 mi
Last recorded22,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FOC
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 22,052 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced ON DIP BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 21,982 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,801 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey baffles are fitted. (7.1.1b)

Front front disc shows some fluctuation on brake testing.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,366 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 20,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 19,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 May 2013 19,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 May 2012 17,459 miles

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2010 14,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,520 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 9,171 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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AY05 FOC is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Blue with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY05 FOC, 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 AY05 FOC registered?

AY05 FOC is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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