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MX05 HDD

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,326 mi
Last recorded11,326 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 HDD
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 11,326 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 8,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 8,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 7,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 7,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 7,345 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 7,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 7,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 7,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 6,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 6,159 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 6,159 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 5,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 5,644 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,516 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 4,896 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 4,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,782 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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MX05 HDD is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX05 HDD, 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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MX05 HDD is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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