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LF06 XVT

2006 Buell XB9SX

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

20,600 mi
Last recorded20,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Buell XB9SX10,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 XVT
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever pivot worn

Nearside Lower Gear selector pivot worn

Fail 30 May 2025 20,534 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever pivot worn

Nearside Lower Gear selector pivot worn

Offside Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,288 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 20,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 17,552 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,379 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 16,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 16,378 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working Front front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,766 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 14,766 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 14,558 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 14,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 14,558 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 14,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,257 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 9,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,322 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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LF06 XVT is a 2006 Buell XB9SX in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 10,942 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 LF06 XVT, 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 20 years old, this Buell XB9SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF06 XVT is a 2006 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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