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AY03 BXB

2003 Buell XB9S

Yellow Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,108 mi
Last recorded34,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BXB
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,108 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 34,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 33,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,462 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,666 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,415 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,687 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,131 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 25,976 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 18,222 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9S?

Based on 1,962 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
497
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Footrest missing 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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AY03 BXB is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Yellow with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Buell XB9S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Buell XB9S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 BXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Buell XB9S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY03 BXB registered?

AY03 BXB is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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