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YN05 VCD

2005 Buell XB12S

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,918 mi
Last recorded32,918 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12S10,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 VCD
MakeBuell
ModelXB12S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 32,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,906 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,107 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 30,069 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 27,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,086 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,898 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,218 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 15,180 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2010 13,309 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,628 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB12S?

Based on 6,009 MOT tests across 747 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
747
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Footrest missing 31
Headlamp aim too high 27
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YN05 VCD is a 2005 Buell XB12S in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB12S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 10,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell XB12S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN05 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB12S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB12S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN05 VCD registered?

YN05 VCD is a 2005 Buell XB12S, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 VCD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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