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BU04 HWL

2004 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,421 mi
Last recorded7,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HWL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 7,421 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 7,421 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 7,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 6,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Aug 2013 5,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 2,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 2,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 2,690 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 2,685 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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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BU04 HWL is a 2004 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 8,532 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 BU04 HWL, 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 22 years old, this Buell XB9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 HWL registered?

BU04 HWL is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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