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YJ54 OXD

2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,401 mi
Last recorded12,401 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 OXD
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 12,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 11,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 10,444 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 10,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 10,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 8,972 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 8,972 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2020 8,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 7,954 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 7,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 4,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 4,009 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9SX Lightning City X?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
wheel bearings are excessively rough 6
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YJ54 OXD is a 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 10,974 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 Lightning City X fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 OXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9SX Lightning City X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Buell XB9SX Lightning City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ54 OXD registered?

YJ54 OXD is a 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ54 OXD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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