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WX08 HRE

2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,230 mi
Last recorded9,230 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses12,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HRE
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 9,230 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 9,203 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 9,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 9,004 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 8,854 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 30 Aug 2023 8,854 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2023 8,854 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2022 8,824 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 8,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 7,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 7,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 6,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 4,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 2,458 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 HRE is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HRE, 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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WX08 HRE is a 2008 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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