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YJ55 XLB

2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,109 mi
Last recorded64,109 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses16,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 XLB
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 64,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 63,959 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 63,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,594 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,351 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,261 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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YJ55 XLB is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 XLB, 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 21 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ55 XLB is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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