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RX04 UUR

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,637 mi
Last recorded32,637 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 UUR
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,637 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,802 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,447 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 30,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 29,253 miles

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

Rear cant see brake fluid level

Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,575 miles

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

Front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,864 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,859 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 26,859 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,185 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,171 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 23,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate slightly small

rear reflector insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate slightly small

Fail 9 Feb 2013 22,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

number plate slightly small

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,866 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 17,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,042 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 17,042 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,248 miles

all brake pads low

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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RX04 UUR is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX04 UUR, 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 RX04 UUR registered?

RX04 UUR is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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