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KR05 WFZ

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,327 mi
Last recorded13,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 WFZ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 13,327 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))

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

Lower Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 10,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 8,555 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 7,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,709 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 7,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 6,939 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 6,652 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,652 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 5,389 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 4,080 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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KR05 WFZ is a 2005 Buell XB12S 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 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 KR05 WFZ, 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 KR05 WFZ registered?

KR05 WFZ is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is KR05 WFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 WFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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