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LX05 GYZ

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,935 mi
Last recorded12,935 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 GYZ
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 12,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 12,563 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 12,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 12,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,378 miles

Exhaust noisy

Rear number plate only just met requirements

Slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,002 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 10,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 10,339 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,339 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 9 Jul 2011 9,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 8,807 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 8,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2008 8,120 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 8,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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LX05 GYZ is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,014 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 LX05 GYZ, 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 21 years old, this Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX05 GYZ registered?

LX05 GYZ is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 GYZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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