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HX04 TUP

2004 Buell XB9R

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,725 mi
Last recorded13,725 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 TUP
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 13,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 12,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 12,512 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 12,113 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 12,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 11,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 11,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 9,569 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 9,565 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 9,565 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 8,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 6,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 5,565 miles

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

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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HX04 TUP is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX04 TUP, 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 HX04 TUP registered?

HX04 TUP is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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