MOT Status
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34,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear 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))
Nail in rear tyre
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
front tyre perished and worn uneven
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Buell XB9S?
Based on 1,962 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 TCU is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 OY53 TCU, 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 OY53 TCU registered?
OY53 TCU is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is OY53 TCU safe to buy?
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