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BX55 VEO

2006 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

26,961 mi
Last recorded26,961 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Buell XB12S10,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VEO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 26,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 26,548 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,997 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 25,997 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,492 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 25,491 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,162 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 25,161 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,000 miles

damaged brake leaver

Fail 20 Aug 2018 24,000 miles

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

damaged brake leaver

Pass 31 May 2017 23,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,135 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 22,134 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,196 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 21,195 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,574 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,506 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,506 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 16,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake showing slight brake bind

Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BX55 VEO is a 2006 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 10,382 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 BX55 VEO, 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 20 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 VEO registered?

BX55 VEO is a 2006 Buell XB12S, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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