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GX54 ELC

2004 Buell XB9SX

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,893 mi
Last recorded16,893 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9SX11,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 ELC
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 16,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 15,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 13,058 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 13,048 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 12,867 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 12,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 12,658 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out front brake has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre very low (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2015 12,391 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,081 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,556 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,042 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,341 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,463 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 9,463 miles

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

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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GX54 ELC is a 2004 Buell XB9SX in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX54 ELC, 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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GX54 ELC is a 2004 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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