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LV52 UTC

2002 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,909 mi
Last recorded7,909 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 UTC
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 7,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 7,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 7,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 7,645 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 7,645 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 7,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 7,199 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 6,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 6,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 5,803 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 5,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 5,778 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 5,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 5,639 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 5,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 5,423 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 5,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 5,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 4,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 4,072 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 4,048 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LV52 UTC is a 2002 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV52 UTC, 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 LV52 UTC registered?

LV52 UTC is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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