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LF06 PKY

2006 Buell XB9SX

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,237 mi
Last recorded37,237 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Buell XB9SX10,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 PKY
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,237 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 36,792 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 35,394 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 35,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 34,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

electrical fault wiring for instrument cluster

Fail 30 Jan 2019 34,270 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

electrical fault wiring for instrument cluster

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 31,981 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,103 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 25,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,823 miles

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 13 May 2014 17,718 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 16,519 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 14,189 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,151 miles

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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LF06 PKY is a 2006 Buell XB9SX in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 10,942 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 LF06 PKY, 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 20 years old, this Buell XB9SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF06 PKY is a 2006 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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