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SJ03 HHG

2003 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,143 mi
Last recorded19,143 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9R8,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HHG
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 19,030 miles

Front front wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,575 miles

front brake caliper has sings of metal fillings , visabilyty of whole pads not good as much showing are above legal limit

Pass 9 May 2022 18,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 17,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 16,958 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 16,958 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 16,911 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 16,911 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 15,122 miles

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 1 May 2015 13,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 11,601 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 11,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,568 miles

Wiring for left hand switch gear would be better routed the other side of clutch cable(slightly fouling)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 11,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wiring for left hand switch gear would be better routed the other side of clutch cable(slightly fouling)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,504 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,805 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 6,445 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9R?

Based on 3,122 MOT tests across 352 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
352
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 29
wheel bearings are excessively rough 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
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SJ03 HHG is a 2003 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Buell XB9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 8,805 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 XB9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ03 HHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9R typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Buell XB9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ03 HHG registered?

SJ03 HHG is a 2003 Buell XB9R, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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