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LJ05 SZW

2005 Buell XB9SX

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,499 mi
Last recorded13,499 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX9,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SZW
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 13,490 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 13,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 12,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 10,819 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 8,637 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 8,637 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 8,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,821 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 5,203 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,049 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 3,997 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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LJ05 SZW is a 2005 Buell XB9SX in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,236 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 LJ05 SZW, 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 21 years old, this Buell XB9SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 SZW registered?

LJ05 SZW is a 2005 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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