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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Buell Xb12r. Check any Xb12r by registration number below.

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95.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.2%

vs Buell Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Buell Xb12r — MOT Reliability Overview

The Buell Xb12r has an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, which is 1.2 percentage points above the Buell brand average of 93.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xb12r is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Buell Xb12r, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Buell Xb12r performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 102 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Buell average: 93.9%
Mileage at 5yr

15k mi

Other Buell Models

Compare MOT reliability across Buell models.

Buell Xb9r

95.9% pass rate

Buell Xb12 Xt Ulysses

96.3% pass rate

Buell Xb9s

91.8% pass rate

Buell Xb12x

87.5% pass rate

Buell X1 Lightning

90.0% pass rate

Buell Xb12 Ss Lightning Long

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

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See detailed fault analysis for Buell Xb12r

Buell Xb12r — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Buell Xb12r MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Buell Xb12r?
The average MOT pass rate for the Buell Xb12r is 95.1% compared to the Buell average of 93.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Buell Xb12r?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Buell Xb12r reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, the Buell Xb12r is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Buell Xb12r?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Buell Xb12r?
Typical mileage for the Buell Xb12r: 14,553 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xb12r to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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