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WX08 HPK

2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Silver Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,893 mi
Last recorded46,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses12,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HPK
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,393 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 38,383 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 36,295 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil has run down fork leg and onto the brake caliper body but has not contaminated the disc or brake pads!!! this can become DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 35,142 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2016 34,591 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 33,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

number plate light is not working

Pass 21 Feb 2015 31,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Feb 2013 23,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,404 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,409 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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WX08 HPK is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Silver with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX08 HPK, 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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What year was WX08 HPK registered?

WX08 HPK is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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