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YJ56 XXG

2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,250 mi
Last recorded21,250 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses14,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 XXG
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 21,250 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 21,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working not working ..missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working rear prested (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 17,778 miles

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 12,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,082 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 11,082 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 10,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 8,321 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow at manifold, recommend check./attention (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated advise, exhaust stud broken at manifold, recommend attention (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

hazard lights not working

headlamp main beam low, recommend check

Fail 18 Mar 2014 8,142 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

hazard lights not working ,, recommend check

main beam aim low, recommend attention

Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,142 miles

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

hazard lights not working ,, recommend check

main beam aim low, recommend attention

Pass 5 Dec 2012 8,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,697 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 5,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,660 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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YJ56 XXG is a 2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 14,845 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 YJ56 XXG, 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 19 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ56 XXG is a 2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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