2009 Buell XB12 XT Ulysses 1.2L Petrol · EO09 LLJ

The Buell XB12 XT Ulysses shows a stable, clean roadworthiness trend with its most recent test on 12 November 2022 at 20,423 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across every available MOT entry from 29 September 2017 through to 2022, the machine passed with no advisories or faults flagged. The maintenance record indicates consistent compliance with test standards and no worsening mechanical condition over the observed period. The recorded mileage reflects extremely light use for a 2009 model. The bike covered just 1,719 miles between the September 2017 test at 18,704 miles and the November 2022 test at 20,423 miles, an average of roughly 340 miles per year. A gap exists between the 2017 and 2019 entries where no 2018 test appears, suggesting the vehicle may have been laid up or exempted under SORN. Low annual accumulation of this order often means prolonged standing periods, which can allow corrosion, degraded seals, and flat-spotted tyres rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear. A buyer should still physically inspect the Ulysses for issues the MOT history cannot reveal. Standing storage implied by the mileage pattern raises the risk of fork seal weeping, disc corrosion on the brake rotors, and perished rubber on coolant and fuel lines. The Buell's twin-spine aluminium frame should be checked for structural integrity around weld points and mounting bosses despite no corrosion advisories being raised. Suspension linkage bushes and the belt final drive require hands-on examination for tension and cracking. The clean test record gives reasonable assurance of legal roadworthiness at last examination, but the 2022 pass is now over three years old relative to today's date and no current certificate exists. A fresh pre-purchase inspection remains essential before any purchase.