MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
number plate lamp not working
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
number plate lamp not working
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X?
Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R15 GPB is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R15 GPB, 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 R15 GPB registered?
R15 GPB is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 9 August 2005.
Is R15 GPB safe to buy?
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