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HX55 JFY

2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,848 mi
Last recorded29,848 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses16,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 JFY
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 29,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,312 miles

Slight roughness to front wheel bearing Borderline

condition of rear light lens unit

Pass 23 Feb 2024 26,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,265 miles

wear front outer and rear outer brake pads

Pass 11 Jan 2022 23,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cylinder head clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,125 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 21,124 miles

All direction indicators not working affected by lock to lock test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 21,079 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,510 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12X Ulysses?

Based on 1,915 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Horn not working 6
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HX55 JFY is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell XB12X Ulysses fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 JFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12X Ulysses typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX55 JFY is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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