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YJ09 VKW

2009 Buell XB9SX

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,662 mi
Last recorded10,662 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Buell XB9SX6,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 VKW
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 10,662 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 10,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 7,642 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 7,618 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 7,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 6,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 6,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 6,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,293 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 4,238 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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YJ09 VKW is a 2009 Buell XB9SX in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 6,470 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 YJ09 VKW, 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 17 years old, this Buell XB9SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ09 VKW registered?

YJ09 VKW is a 2009 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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