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HX05 SXB

2005 Buell XB12S

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,937 mi
Last recorded13,937 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 SXB
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 13,602 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 12,947 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 11,805 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 11,805 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,728 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 10,551 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 10,158 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 8,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,268 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 7,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,936 miles

neutral light not working

Fail 25 May 2012 6,927 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

advise neutral light missing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 4,904 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 2,975 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 1,923 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

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 SXB is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Blue with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

HX05 SXB is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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