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SJ03 HHT

2003 Buell XB9S

Yellow Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,913 mi
Last recorded29,913 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HHT
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,913 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 29,913 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,763 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 29,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 28,575 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,889 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,370 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 17,370 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 17,042 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 17,022 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 15,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 15,072 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,055 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 14,226 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Buell XB9S?

Based on 1,962 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
497
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Footrest missing 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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SJ03 HHT is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Yellow with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Buell XB9S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,764 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 XB9S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ03 HHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Buell XB9S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ03 HHT is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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