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BV55 FTY

2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Grey Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,040 mi
Last recorded24,040 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X14,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 FTY
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 24,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 24,028 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 22,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 21,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 20,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,255 miles

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

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

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

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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BV55 FTY is a 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Grey with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,027 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 BV55 FTY, 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 20 years old, this Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV55 FTY registered?

BV55 FTY is a 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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