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LK05 EOB

2005 Buell XB12S

Blue Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,854 mi
Last recorded15,854 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EOB
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 15,854 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,789 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 15,779 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 15,105 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 15,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 11,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,078 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 11,078 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,925 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))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 10,912 miles

Stop lamp not working Not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 10,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 10,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,590 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,460 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 10,260 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 9,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,070 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 6,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 5,722 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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LK05 EOB is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Blue with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LK05 EOB, 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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LK05 EOB is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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