Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X reliable? We analysed 1,096 real MOT tests across 152 vehicles to find out.
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The Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, reflector on motorcycle missing and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Buell XB9SX Lightning City X.
Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Buell XB9SX Lightning City X. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Buell XB9SX Lightning City X MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Buell XB9SX Lightning City X to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Buell XB9SX Lightning City X fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Buell XB9SX Lightning City X owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Buell XB9SX Lightning City X MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 96 | 87.5% | 2,536 | 5,148 | 16,917 |
| 2008 | 73 | 84.9% | 3,877 | 6,617 | 11,541 |
| 2007 | 124 | 87.1% | 5,071 | 10,644 | 16,848 |
| 2006 | 121 | 86.0% | 5,167 | 14,027 | 20,664 |
| 2005 | 530 | 87.7% | 5,887 | 10,014 | 16,633 |
| 2004 | 138 | 91.3% | 7,390 | 10,974 | 18,370 |
How Long Does a Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Last?
Based on 152 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X vehicles on UK roads.
Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Buell XB9SX Lightning City X MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Buell XB9SX Lightning City X
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.3% MOT pass rate from 138 tests
84.9% MOT pass rate from 73 tests
The best year to buy a used Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 138 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buell XB9SX Lightning City X THIS CAR | 87.9% | 1,096 | 10,317 mi | 22 yrs |
| Buell XB12S | 87.9% | 6,009 | 8,679 mi | 23 yrs |
| Buell S1 | 87.6% | 4,320 | 13,292 mi | 29 yrs |
| Buell M2 | 88% | 4,056 | 13,496 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mazda 3 Takara | 76.3% | 697 | 86,058 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Buell XB12S (87.9% pass rate) and the Buell S1 (87.6% pass rate), the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Buell XB9SX Lightning City X has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 1,096 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (17 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (8), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (8). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Buell XB9SX Lightning City X owner drives around 469 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.