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P1 GYT

2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Red Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,879 mi
Last recorded2,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X5,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 GYT
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 2,879 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 2,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 2,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 2,582 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 2,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 2,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 2,208 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 2,208 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 2,182 miles

indicators are within flash rate limit but would benefit from fitting a resistor

Fail 31 Aug 2016 2,182 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

indicators are within flash rate limit but would benefit from fitting a resistor

Pass 4 Jul 2015 1,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 1,841 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 1,841 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 1,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 1,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Jun 2012 1,054 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2012 1,054 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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P1 GYT is a 2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Red with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 5,148 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 P1 GYT, 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 17 years old, this Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P1 GYT is a 2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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