2005 Buell XB12R 1.2L Petrol · AY05 FPU
2005 Buell XB12R (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 23,757 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BUELL XB12R
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY05 FPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 23,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AY05 FPU Mileage History
- 27/03/202423,254 mi
- 28/03/202423,256 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/202523,461 mi+205 mi
- 11/04/202523,463 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/202623,757 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY05 FPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Buell Xb12R (AY05 FPU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose Bolt missing. (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))”.
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