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YN04 RKK

2004 Buell XB9R

Multi-colour Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,416 mi
Last recorded20,416 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 RKK
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 20,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 18,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 15,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 15,579 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 15,579 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 15,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 15,552 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 14,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,130 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 12,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,213 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 9,200 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 3,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 1,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 981 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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YN04 RKK is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Multi-colour with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YN04 RKK, 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 YN04 RKK registered?

YN04 RKK is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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