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HX06 KGE

2006 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,758 mi
Last recorded18,758 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Buell XB12R10,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 KGE
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 18,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 18,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 18,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 17,847 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 17,648 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front down pipe to head (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,757 miles

Rear brake has slight binding

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,424 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,424 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 25 Jun 2011 13,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 11,275 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2009 9,486 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12R?

Based on 3,611 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 13
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HX06 KGE is a 2006 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 10,806 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 XB12R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX06 KGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Buell XB12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX06 KGE registered?

HX06 KGE is a 2006 Buell XB12R, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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