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V50 TJB

2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,512 mi
Last recorded7,512 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses12,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 TJB
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 7,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 7,501 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 7,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 7,196 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 6,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Stanchion seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Stanchion seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 6,829 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 6,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 6,288 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced High beam . (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective High beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam . (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 4,000 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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V50 TJB is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,779 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 V50 TJB, 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 18 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V50 TJB is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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