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YJ05 GKG

2005 Buell XB9SX

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,386 mi
Last recorded20,386 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX9,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GKG
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 20,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 20,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 20,367 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 20,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 20,265 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 20,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,506 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,110 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 16,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,799 miles

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

Non standard size rear registration plate fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,795 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Non standard size rear registration plate fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 13,033 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,150 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 11,330 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 6,720 miles

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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YJ05 GKG is a 2005 Buell XB9SX in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,236 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 YJ05 GKG, 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 21 years old, this Buell XB9SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 GKG registered?

YJ05 GKG is a 2005 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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