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SF54 NFZ

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1205cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,643 mi
Last recorded51,643 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 NFZ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,205cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 51,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 47,538 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,153 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 45,153 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,188 miles

Front modified brake lever, looks to be of equal strength to original

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 42,188 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front modified brake lever, looks to be of equal strength to original

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 40,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,332 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 34,332 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,314 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,637 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,637 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,352 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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SF54 NFZ is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,205cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SF54 NFZ, 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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SF54 NFZ is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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