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R15 GPB

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,410 mi
Last recorded27,410 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 GPB
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 27,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,195 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,195 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,389 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,272 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,254 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 18,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,983 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 17,978 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,166 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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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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R15 GPB is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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