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OU55 DZX

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,110 mi
Last recorded9,110 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 DZX
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,110 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 8,633 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 6,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 5,269 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 5,268 miles

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

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

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

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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OU55 DZX is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU55 DZX, 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 OU55 DZX registered?

OU55 DZX is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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