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HX05 NWK

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,344 mi
Last recorded9,344 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 NWK
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 9,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 8,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 7,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 7,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 6,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 6,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 4,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 4,248 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 4,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 3,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 3,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 2,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 2,011 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,273 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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HX05 NWK is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HX05 NWK, 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 HX05 NWK registered?

HX05 NWK is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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