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WU05 ARZ

2005 Buell XB12S

Grey Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,091 mi
Last recorded24,091 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ARZ
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 24,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,685 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 19,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 19,055 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour red (1.2.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 17,532 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 17,532 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 15,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 10,070 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 9,883 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,726 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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WU05 ARZ is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Grey with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU05 ARZ, 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 WU05 ARZ registered?

WU05 ARZ is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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