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YR52 RCV

2002 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,710 mi
Last recorded12,710 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 RCV
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 12,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 12,614 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,492 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 12,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 12,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 12,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,587 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 6,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 5,088 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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YR52 RCV is a 2002 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YR52 RCV, 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 YR52 RCV registered?

YR52 RCV is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 RCV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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