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ML09 FFS

2009 Buell XB12S

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,659 mi
Last recorded17,659 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Buell XB12S6,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FFS
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 17,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 17,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 17,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 16,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 16,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,440 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 6,228 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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ML09 FFS is a 2009 Buell XB12S in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 6,045 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 ML09 FFS, 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 17 years old, this Buell XB12S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML09 FFS registered?

ML09 FFS is a 2009 Buell XB12S, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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The MOT history for ML09 FFS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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