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YN05 VBM

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,654 mi
Last recorded5,654 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 VBM
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 5,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 5,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 5,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,409 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 3,984 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 3,984 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 3,281 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 3,281 miles

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

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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YN05 VBM is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,014 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 YN05 VBM, 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 21 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 YN05 VBM registered?

YN05 VBM is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 VBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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