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SK06 CEN

2006 Buell XB9SX

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,318 mi
Last recorded23,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Buell XB9SX10,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 CEN
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 23,318 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 22,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 22,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 21,608 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 20,198 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 20,055 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 18,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 14,181 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,849 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 9,066 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 9,063 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,502 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 7,284 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

left bar end loose

rear light lens loose but not adrift

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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SK06 CEN is a 2006 Buell XB9SX in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK06 CEN, 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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SK06 CEN is a 2006 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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