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RX55 JBO

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,491 mi
Last recorded18,491 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JBO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 18,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 18,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 17,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 17,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 16,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,192 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 16,192 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,034 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,033 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,395 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RX55 JBO is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX55 JBO, 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 RX55 JBO registered?

RX55 JBO is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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