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WX05 UEY

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,879 mi
Last recorded12,879 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UEY
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 12,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 12,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 12,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 12,021 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 12,019 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2016 8,870 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,863 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 6,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,558 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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WX05 UEY is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX05 UEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 UEY registered?

WX05 UEY is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is WX05 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 UEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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