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NK04 EOF

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,600 mi
Last recorded17,600 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 EOF
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 17,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 17,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 16,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 16,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,635 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,260 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 May 2011 14,493 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 14,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 12,136 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,223 miles

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

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 EOF is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EOF, 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 EOF registered?

NK04 EOF is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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