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DG08 YLK

2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,759 mi
Last recorded20,759 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses12,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YLK
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 20,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 20,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 20,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,704 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 19,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,629 miles

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

How Reliable is the Buell XB12X Ulysses?

Based on 1,915 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Horn not working 6
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DG08 YLK is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell XB12X Ulysses fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 YLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12X Ulysses typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG08 YLK registered?

DG08 YLK is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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