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WX08 UCO

2008 Buell XB9SX

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

3,870 mi
Last recorded3,870 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Buell XB9SX9,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 UCO
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 3,870 miles

Direction indicator insecure N/S rear indicator (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Lower belt cover touching belt drive

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting low 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 3,860 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Front O/S wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator insecure N/S rear indicator (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Lower belt cover touching belt drive

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting low 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 3,632 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 3,235 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 3,217 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 3,157 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle tube not returning as it should (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 2,193 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 2,193 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 1,286 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 1,286 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 243 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 10,365 miles

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 10,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 9,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,566 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))

Fail 12 Jun 2013 8,566 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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WX08 UCO is a 2008 Buell XB9SX in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WX08 UCO, 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 WX08 UCO registered?

WX08 UCO is a 2008 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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