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V80 ELL

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,418 mi
Last recorded11,418 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 ELL
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2010 11,418 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 11,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,088 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 7,088 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 6,436 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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V80 ELL is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V80 ELL, 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 V80 ELL registered?

V80 ELL is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is V80 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 ELL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V80 ELL have outstanding finance?

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