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J4 JFN

2004 Buell XB9SX

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,432 mi
Last recorded15,432 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9SX11,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JFN
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 15,432 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 15,431 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 14,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,316 miles

Front pads low.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 14,316 miles

Front pads low.

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 13,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 13,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,265 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,655 miles

Slight mark on rear brake disc.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 11,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 11,230 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,673 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 8,050 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 7,482 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

front tyre wearing unevenly [slight steped]

Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,482 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre wearing unevenly [slight steped]

Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,110 miles

Small Sized Number Plate Fitted.

How Reliable is the Buell XB9SX?

Based on 2,346 MOT tests across 279 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
493
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
wheel bearings are excessively rough 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
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J4 JFN is a 2004 Buell XB9SX in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB9SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 11,653 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 XB9SX fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 JFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9SX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Buell XB9SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J4 JFN registered?

J4 JFN is a 2004 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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