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WR03 TGY

2003 Buell XB9S

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,773 mi
Last recorded34,773 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Buell XB9S9,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 TGY
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 34,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 32,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 27,036 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 27,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,230 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 21,626 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Clutch and front brake levers have sharp ends

Fail 7 Apr 2018 21,626 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Clutch and front brake levers have sharp ends

Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,747 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 18,747 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,412 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,215 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 17,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,631 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,296 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,693 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,973 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 14,205 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 12,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,771 miles

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

How Reliable is the Buell XB9S?

Based on 1,962 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
497
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Footrest missing 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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WR03 TGY is a 2003 Buell XB9S in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Buell XB9S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 9,764 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 XB9S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR03 TGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Buell XB9S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR03 TGY registered?

WR03 TGY is a 2003 Buell XB9S, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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