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VO02 FVB

2002 Buell XB9R

White Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,771 mi
Last recorded20,771 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Buell XB9R10,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 FVB
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,599 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,163 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 18,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 18,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,244 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 12,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,873 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 11,873 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,136 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 10,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 8,570 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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VO02 FVB is a 2002 Buell XB9R in White with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VO02 FVB, 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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VO02 FVB is a 2002 Buell XB9R, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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