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OU06 GBX

2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,552 mi
Last recorded24,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X14,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 GBX
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 24,552 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,284 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 20,664 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,664 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,951 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 13,966 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 8,206 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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OU06 GBX is a 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU06 GBX, 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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What year was OU06 GBX registered?

OU06 GBX is a 2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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