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BU02 ELL

2002 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,654 mi
Last recorded12,654 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ELL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 12,654 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 12,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 11,821 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,821 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,424 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 10,424 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,133 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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BU02 ELL is a 2002 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU02 ELL, 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 BU02 ELL registered?

BU02 ELL is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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