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EU55 URO

2005 Buell XB12S

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,957 mi
Last recorded13,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 URO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,556 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 8,542 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 6,928 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 3,369 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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EU55 URO is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU55 URO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU55 URO registered?

EU55 URO is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is EU55 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 URO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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