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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Buell Xb 12s Lightning. Check any Xb 12s Lightning by registration number below.

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75.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-18.9%

vs Buell Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Buell Xb 12s Lightning — MOT Reliability Overview

The Buell Xb 12s Lightning has an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, which is 18.9 percentage points below the Buell brand average of 93.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Xb 12s Lightning on the road.

Before buying a used Buell Xb 12s Lightning, 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 Xb 12s Lightning performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 12 vehicles

75.0%Good
Buell average: 93.9%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Other Buell Models

Compare MOT reliability across Buell models.

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95.9% pass rate

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96.3% pass rate

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91.8% pass rate

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87.5% pass rate

Buell X1 Lightning

90.0% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

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

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Buell Xb 12s Lightning

Buell Xb 12s Lightning — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Buell Xb 12s Lightning MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Buell Xb 12s Lightning?
The average MOT pass rate for the Buell Xb 12s Lightning is 75.0% 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 Xb 12s Lightning?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Buell Xb 12s Lightning reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, the Buell Xb 12s Lightning is rated as "Good" 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 Xb 12s Lightning?
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 Xb 12s Lightning?
Typical mileage for the Buell Xb 12s Lightning: 18,065 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xb 12s Lightning to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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