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OY53 TCU

2003 Buell XB9S

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,325 mi
Last recorded34,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TCU
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 34,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 35,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,530 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Aug 2010 31,505 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 28,869 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,869 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 28,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,958 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 25,958 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,068 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 20,033 miles

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.

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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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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OY53 TCU is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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