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YN05 WMM

2005 Buell XB12R

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,135 mi
Last recorded9,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12R9,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 WMM
MakeBuell
ModelXB12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 9,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 8,999 miles

Presented for test with front / rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime test requirements - passed test implications explained to customer.

Top headlight brackets broken - headlight secure. Fitted with single seat - not fitted with rear footrests.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 7,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,764 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 7,764 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 7,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,272 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 6,272 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 6,266 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,266 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 6,266 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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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YN05 WMM is a 2005 Buell XB12R in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YN05 WMM, 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 YN05 WMM registered?

YN05 WMM is a 2005 Buell XB12R, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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