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FN05 CCA

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,657 mi
Last recorded24,657 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 CCA
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 24,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 24,598 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 24,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Revs increasing when turning handlebars, throttle stiff (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 24,586 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 22,750 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 22,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,841 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 15,841 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,327 miles

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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FN05 CCA is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN05 CCA, 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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FN05 CCA is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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