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LJ54 MHU

2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,165 mi
Last recorded20,165 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 MHU
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,165 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,166 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 19,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,577 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,831 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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LJ54 MHU is a 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ54 MHU, 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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LJ54 MHU is a 2004 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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