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BX54 YGT

2004 Buell XB9SX

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,316 mi
Last recorded31,316 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9SX11,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 YGT
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 31,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 30,821 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 29,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,594 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,342 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,151 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake disc cracked

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

drive belt tensioner pulley bearing worn

throttle sticks on l/h full lock

Fail 9 Oct 2018 26,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake disc cracked

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

drive belt tensioner pulley bearing worn

throttle sticks on l/h full lock

Pass 23 Sep 2017 25,755 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2015 24,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on full left hand lock (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2014 23,155 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 22,431 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 21,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 20,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 20,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,735 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 18,733 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,668 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 10,339 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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BX54 YGT is a 2004 Buell XB9SX in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 11,653 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 BX54 YGT, 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 22 years old, this Buell XB9SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX54 YGT is a 2004 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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