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RY02 XWK

2002 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

19,083 mi
Last recorded19,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 XWK
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 19,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 19,083 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 18,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 18,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 16,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,081 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 16,081 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,156 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,702 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 12,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,273 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 11,266 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 3,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,405 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 2,325 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 2,325 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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RY02 XWK is a 2002 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Buell XB9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 10,682 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 RY02 XWK, 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 24 years old, this Buell XB9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY02 XWK registered?

RY02 XWK is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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