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RX09 BKE

2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,781 mi
Last recorded33,781 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X5,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 BKE
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,781 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 33,269 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering tank cover loos. (2.1.2e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,955 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 28,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,495 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,437 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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RX09 BKE is a 2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX09 BKE, 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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RX09 BKE is a 2009 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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