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RK53 HJA

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,120 mi
Last recorded18,120 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HJA
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 18,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 17,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 14,068 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 13,150 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 12,932 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,876 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 10,555 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 10,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 6,146 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 3,920 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 3,103 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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RK53 HJA is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK53 HJA, 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 RK53 HJA registered?

RK53 HJA is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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