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WR03 UCA

2003 Buell XB9S

Yellow Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,308 mi
Last recorded12,308 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 UCA
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 12,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 11,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,488 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 11,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 11,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 9,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

drive belt guard not fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2010 6,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drive belt guard not fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,141 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 5,141 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,129 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 5,129 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,931 miles

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

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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WR03 UCA is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Yellow with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR03 UCA, 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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What year was WR03 UCA registered?

WR03 UCA is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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