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MX05 UNK

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,321 mi
Last recorded16,321 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 UNK
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 16,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 15,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 14,372 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 13,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 13,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 13,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 13,427 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 13,427 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 13,211 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 13,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 11,673 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,673 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,632 miles

hole in drive belt.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 4,632 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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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MX05 UNK is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX05 UNK, 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 MX05 UNK registered?

MX05 UNK is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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