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WU52 VLT

2002 Buell XB9R

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,511 mi
Last recorded11,511 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VLT
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 11,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 11,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 11,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 11,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 10,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 10,841 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 10,307 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 10,307 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey EXHAUST BLOWING EXCESSIVELY (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired FRONT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NOT WORKING (1.3.3a)

Steering movement slightly rough. SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 5,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 4,378 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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WU52 VLT is a 2002 Buell XB9R in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WU52 VLT, 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 WU52 VLT registered?

WU52 VLT is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WU52 VLT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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