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YJ03 YDL

2003 Buell XB9S

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,076 mi
Last recorded26,076 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YDL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2010 26,076 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 24,344 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,344 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,712 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 23,712 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,214 miles

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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YJ03 YDL is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ03 YDL, 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 YJ03 YDL registered?

YJ03 YDL is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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