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N5 KBY

2003 Buell XB9S

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,127 mi
Last recorded20,127 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 KBY
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 20,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 19,758 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 19,116 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 19,116 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 17,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,128 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Footrest fractured

Fail 29 Apr 2019 17,128 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest fractured

Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,790 miles

NUmber Plate light innop

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,942 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,942 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 11,105 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 11,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 4,836 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9S?

Based on 1,962 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
497
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Footrest missing 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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N5 KBY is a 2003 Buell XB9S 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 2003 Buell XB9S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,764 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 XB9S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N5 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Buell XB9S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N5 KBY registered?

N5 KBY is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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