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AY05 CTO

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,687 mi
Last recorded17,687 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 CTO
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 17,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 17,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2022 17,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 17,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 16,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 16,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 16,531 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,365 miles

Nearside rear turn signal loose.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 16,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside rear turn signal loose.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,838 miles

Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,113 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

slight oil leak from primary.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,039 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 11,039 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,207 miles

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

brake test shows slight run out to front disc

front tyre uneven wear

How Reliable is the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
wheel bearings are excessively rough 6
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AY05 CTO is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell XB9SX Lightning City X fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 CTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9SX Lightning City X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY05 CTO is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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