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G18 UEL

2004 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,275 mi
Last recorded20,275 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 UEL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 20,275 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 20,275 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 19,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 19,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,371 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 19,371 miles

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

Steering linkage component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,734 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 18,734 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,891 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 12,891 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 9,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,877 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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G18 UEL is a 2004 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G18 UEL, 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 G18 UEL registered?

G18 UEL is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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