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WK55 EPA

2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,951 mi
Last recorded29,951 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X10,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 EPA
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX Lightning City X
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 29,945 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 22,343 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,989 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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WK55 EPA is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK55 EPA, 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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WK55 EPA is a 2005 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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