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RX04 UTS

2004 Buell XB9S

Yellow Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,173 mi
Last recorded16,173 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9S7,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 UTS
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 16,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar end weight missing.

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 16,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar end weight missing.

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 15,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar end weight missing.

Fail 25 May 2023 15,800 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar end weight missing.

Pass 26 May 2022 15,475 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar end weight missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 15,055 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 15,044 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 14,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 13,497 miles

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

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 13,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,723 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 9,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 7,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,200 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,172 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 5,164 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,324 miles

Front 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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RX04 UTS is a 2004 Buell XB9S in Yellow with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX04 UTS, 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 RX04 UTS registered?

RX04 UTS is a 2004 Buell XB9S, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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