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KX55 LCV

2005 Buell XB12S

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,716 mi
Last recorded67,716 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 LCV
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 67,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 67,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 65,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down play in shock bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 64,220 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

front and rear brake fluid levels just above min marks

Fail 19 May 2023 64,181 miles

Rear Footrest missing n/s and o/s rear pegs missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

front and rear brake fluid levels just above min marks

Pass 5 Mar 2022 60,913 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

belly pan broken, at the moment is secure

Fail 19 Feb 2022 60,863 miles

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

Front headlamp is rubbing on head stock

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

belly pan broken, at the moment is secure

Pass 20 Feb 2021 60,438 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,727 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 52,866 miles

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

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

Steering head bearings slightly stiff

Pass 8 Jul 2017 49,054 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))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2016 45,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 45,018 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,960 miles

Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted - not required,as fitted with single seat.

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 May 2015 37,921 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted - not required,as fitted with single seat.

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 30,813 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 18,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 11,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 11,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2010 7,903 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 7,903 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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KX55 LCV is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX55 LCV, 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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KX55 LCV is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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