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LX54 EJD

2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,138 mi
Last recorded29,138 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 EJD
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 28,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 28,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,311 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 26,311 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 26,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 26,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 25,157 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 25,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 24,659 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,379 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,896 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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LX54 EJD is a 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 10,974 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 LX54 EJD, 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 22 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 LX54 EJD registered?

LX54 EJD is a 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LX54 EJD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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