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OV53 AYD

2004 Buell XB9S

Yellow Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,803 mi
Last recorded6,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9S7,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 AYD
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 6,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 6,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 6,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 6,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 6,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 6,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 6,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2019 6,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2018 5,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 5,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 5,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 4,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 4,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 4,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Buell XB9S?

Based on 1,962 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
497
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Footrest missing 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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OV53 AYD is a 2004 Buell XB9S in Yellow with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB9S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 7,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell XB9S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 AYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Buell XB9S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV53 AYD registered?

OV53 AYD is a 2004 Buell XB9S, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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