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FM03 TZL

2003 Buell XB9S

Yellow Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,834 mi
Last recorded15,834 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 TZL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 12,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,915 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Number plate size

Fail 17 Jul 2006 6,914 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Centre Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Number plate size

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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FM03 TZL is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Yellow with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM03 TZL, 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 FM03 TZL registered?

FM03 TZL is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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