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OY53 WXP

2004 Buell XB9R

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,916 mi
Last recorded14,916 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WXP
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 14,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 14,829 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 14,829 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,395 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,209 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 13,209 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,150 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 7,600 miles

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2011 7,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 May 2010 5,624 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,575 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2007 5,575 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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OY53 WXP is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY53 WXP, 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 OY53 WXP registered?

OY53 WXP is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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