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SF08 GGE

2008 Buell XB9SX

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,809 mi
Last recorded5,809 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Buell XB9SX9,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 GGE
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 5,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 5,329 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 5,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 4,702 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 4,270 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 4,270 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,423 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Buell XB9SX?

Based on 2,346 MOT tests across 279 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
493
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
wheel bearings are excessively rough 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
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SF08 GGE is a 2008 Buell XB9SX in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 9,012 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF08 GGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9SX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Buell XB9SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF08 GGE registered?

SF08 GGE is a 2008 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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