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OU05 HSD

2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,472 mi
Last recorded39,472 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses16,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HSD
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 39,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,052 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,564 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 18,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,452 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 16,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,303 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12X Ulysses?

Based on 1,915 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Horn not working 6
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OU05 HSD is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell XB12X Ulysses fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 HSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12X Ulysses typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 HSD registered?

OU05 HSD is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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