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AV02 PNF

2002 Buell XB9R

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,405 mi
Last recorded16,405 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 PNF
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 16,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing noisy

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 16,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 15,165 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 13,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 11,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 11,443 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

rear tyre close to wear limit in centre of tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,085 miles

front tyre close to wear markers

Pass 20 May 2009 9,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,020 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 9,014 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2007 8,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 7,117 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9R?

Based on 3,122 MOT tests across 352 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
352
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 29
wheel bearings are excessively rough 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
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AV02 PNF is a 2002 Buell XB9R in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Buell XB9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 10,682 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 XB9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 PNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9R typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Buell XB9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV02 PNF registered?

AV02 PNF is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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