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VX04 FAU

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,366 mi
Last recorded23,366 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 FAU
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 23,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 23,354 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 22,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 22,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,187 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 21,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 20,878 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 20,269 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2015 19,439 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 18,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,699 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,968 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 15,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,993 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 4,603 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 4,563 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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VX04 FAU is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VX04 FAU, 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 VX04 FAU registered?

VX04 FAU is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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