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GX03 WBJ

2003 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,118 mi
Last recorded20,118 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9R8,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 WBJ
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 20,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 20,095 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 19,478 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 19,464 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 18,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 15,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,769 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 10,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 7,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 4,220 miles

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

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

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

drive belt marked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,822 miles

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 XB9R?

Based on 3,122 MOT tests across 352 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
352
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 29
wheel bearings are excessively rough 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
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GX03 WBJ is a 2003 Buell XB9R 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 2003 Buell XB9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 8,805 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 XB9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 WBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9R typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Buell XB9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX03 WBJ registered?

GX03 WBJ is a 2003 Buell XB9R, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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