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OU04 DSE

2004 Buell XB9R

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,091 mi
Last recorded38,091 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9R8,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 DSE
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,091 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,536 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 25,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,770 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 10,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 3,580 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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OU04 DSE is a 2004 Buell XB9R in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OU04 DSE, 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 OU04 DSE registered?

OU04 DSE is a 2004 Buell XB9R, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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