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NK04 EKL

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,634 mi
Last recorded16,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 EKL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 16,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,561 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,451 miles

advise osf fairing/front cone mounting damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 16,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

advise osf fairing/front cone mounting damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,000 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 16,000 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,723 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 15,178 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 15,178 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 13,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,374 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 121,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 121,225 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 8,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,657 miles

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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NK04 EKL is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NK04 EKL, 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 NK04 EKL registered?

NK04 EKL is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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