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WX55 NEO

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

17,361 mi
Last recorded17,361 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 NEO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 17,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 17,053 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 17,023 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 15,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 13,807 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 13,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 13,061 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 13,061 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 12,773 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,732 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 4,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 4,742 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 4,728 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

How Reliable is the Buell XB12R?

Based on 3,611 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 13
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WX55 NEO is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 9,390 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 XB12R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 NEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX55 NEO registered?

WX55 NEO is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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