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AY55 EHV

2005 Buell XB9SX

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,141 mi
Last recorded8,141 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX9,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 EHV
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 8,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 7,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 7,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 7,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 6,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,629 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,426 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 4,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 3,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 1,904 miles

Numberplate light is missing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 1,904 miles

Numberplate light is missing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 1,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 1,723 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9SX?

Based on 2,346 MOT tests across 279 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
493
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
wheel bearings are excessively rough 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
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AY55 EHV is a 2005 Buell XB9SX in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,236 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 XB9SX fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 EHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY55 EHV registered?

AY55 EHV is a 2005 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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