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YU05 RTV

2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,144 mi
Last recorded15,144 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses16,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RTV
MakeBuell
ModelXB12X Ulysses
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 15,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 4,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 4,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 4,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 4,588 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 4,579 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 4,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 3,299 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 2,020 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 2,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 19,881 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 19,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,257 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,573 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 8,487 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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YU05 RTV is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YU05 RTV, 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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YU05 RTV is a 2005 Buell XB12X Ulysses, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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