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NL02 ZWA

2002 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,396 mi
Last recorded35,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 ZWA
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 33,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,591 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 32,591 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,591 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 32,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,591 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,459 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,451 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,875 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,312 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 28,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,718 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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NL02 ZWA is a 2002 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL02 ZWA, 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 NL02 ZWA registered?

NL02 ZWA is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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