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FJ55 FYE

2005 Buell XB12S

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,541 mi
Last recorded23,541 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FYE
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 23,541 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 21,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 20,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 20,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 18,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 16,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,455 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 13,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 12,223 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 10,518 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 9,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 8,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,970 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 7,970 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 7,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 6,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 5,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 3,447 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 3,447 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FJ55 FYE is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Blue with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ55 FYE, 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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FJ55 FYE is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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