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NBL 868

2004 Buell XB9SX

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,765 mi
Last recorded21,765 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9SX11,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 868
MakeBuell
ModelXB9SX
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 21,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 20,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 20,603 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 20,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 20,215 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 20,215 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 19,692 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 19,692 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 19,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 19,363 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 19,066 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,955 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,918 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,840 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 12,840 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 11,312 miles

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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NBL 868 is a 2004 Buell XB9SX in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NBL 868, 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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NBL 868 is a 2004 Buell XB9SX, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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