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WX04 VVC

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,053 mi
Last recorded16,053 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VVC
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 15,510 miles

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

noisy exhaust pipes

Fail 13 Apr 2019 15,508 miles

Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount knocking bush adrift from metal perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure high beam unit cracked (lense retaining plastic) and loose. (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

noisy exhaust pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 13,571 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 13,565 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement Number plate too small (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,115 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 11,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,277 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 10,277 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,276 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 6,276 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 6,264 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 6,264 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,703 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 5,680 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2008 5,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,430 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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WX04 VVC 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 65%.

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 WX04 VVC, 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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WX04 VVC is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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