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PBZ 8067

2003 Buell XB9S

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,197 mi
Last recorded37,197 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 8067
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 37,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,544 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 36,544 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,533 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play top bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,630 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 34,630 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 22 May 2013 29,474 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 29,474 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,418 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,379 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 21,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,297 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,357 miles

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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PBZ 8067 is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PBZ 8067, 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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PBZ 8067 is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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