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V2 KBS

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157 mi
Last recorded157 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 KBS
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 157 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 43 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 31 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 24,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 22,375 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 22,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,656 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 20,656 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 17,574 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 10,709 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,942 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 8,941 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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V2 KBS is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V2 KBS, 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 V2 KBS registered?

V2 KBS is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is V2 KBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 KBS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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