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YG52 KNW

2002 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,918 mi
Last recorded30,918 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 KNW
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 30,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 29,930 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 29,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,725 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,954 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 May 2012 28,860 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,860 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,320 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,709 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,545 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 16,476 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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YG52 KNW is a 2002 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YG52 KNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG52 KNW registered?

YG52 KNW is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YG52 KNW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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