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LJ56 VKL

2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Maroon Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

639 mi
Last recorded639 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X14,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 VKL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 616 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 550 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 7 miles

Exhaust is Slightly Noisy

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 5 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,405 miles

Electrical Wires Crushed by L/H Steering Stop

Pass 20 May 2011 10,051 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 9,954 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 8,969 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
wheel bearings are excessively rough 6
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LJ56 VKL is a 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Maroon with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,027 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 Lightning City X fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9SX Lightning City X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ56 VKL is a 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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