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KE08 YDO

2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Orange Petrol 1205cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,119 mi
Last recorded24,119 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses12,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 YDO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,205cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 24,119 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 24,119 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 23,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has slight perishing visable.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header gasket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 21,700 miles

Front tyre slight perishing visable.

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

Rear tyre slight perishing visable.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,299 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 17,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,403 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 14,402 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,937 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,808 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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KE08 YDO is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Orange with a 1,205cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,779 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 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 KE08 YDO, 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 18 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE08 YDO is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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