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S28 UEL

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,783 mi
Last recorded6,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Buell
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 UEL
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 6,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 6,779 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 5,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,775 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 2,775 miles

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

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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S28 UEL is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S28 UEL, 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 S28 UEL registered?

S28 UEL is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is S28 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 UEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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