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WU53 GKN

2004 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,355 mi
Last recorded5,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 GKN
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 5,355 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 5,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 3,448 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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WU53 GKN is a 2004 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU53 GKN, 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 WU53 GKN registered?

WU53 GKN is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is WU53 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 GKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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