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BX05 USP

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,367 mi
Last recorded9,367 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 USP
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 9,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 9,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 8,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 8,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 8,001 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 7,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 7,078 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 7,078 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 May 2016 6,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 5,737 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 5,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 5,290 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,850 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 3,991 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,991 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 11 Mar 2009 3,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 3,141 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 513 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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BX05 USP is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BX05 USP, 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 BX05 USP registered?

BX05 USP is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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