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YN56 DHO

2006 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,462 mi
Last recorded50,462 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Buell XB12X Ulysses12,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 DHO
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 50,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 48,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 45,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,057 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,845 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,347 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 23,347 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,291 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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YN56 DHO is a 2006 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 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB12X Ulysses models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 12,525 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 YN56 DHO, 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 20 years old, this Buell XB12X Ulysses is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN56 DHO registered?

YN56 DHO is a 2006 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YN56 DHO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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