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LE03 OYL

2003 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,341 mi
Last recorded19,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9R8,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 OYL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 19,341 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 19,148 miles

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

steering stop modified/repaired

Pass 20 Apr 2024 18,891 miles

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

Steering stops modified/repaired.

Pass 15 Apr 2023 18,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 18,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 18,037 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 18,030 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 17,793 miles

Steering stops damaged, repaired.

Fail 14 Sep 2019 17,784 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering stops damaged, repaired. Bottom yoke damaged.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,572 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 17,572 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,772 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

small cuts in rear tyre tread .

Fail 2 Sep 2009 16,743 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

small cuts in rear tyre tread .

Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,462 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

headlamp dipped beam poor . frame slight damage .small cuts in rear tyre tread . front tyre tread uneven wear and worn to limit .

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,744 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 12,670 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 10,302 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 10,289 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

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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LE03 OYL is a 2003 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LE03 OYL, 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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LE03 OYL is a 2003 Buell XB9R, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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