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YJ54 VEY

2004 Buell XB9S

Blue Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,504 mi
Last recorded11,504 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Buell XB9S7,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 VEY
MakeBuell
ModelXB9S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 11,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 11,468 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 11,468 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 11,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 11,253 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 11,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 10,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 10,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 10,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 10,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 9,785 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 9,785 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 9,076 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 9,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 8,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 8,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 7,543 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 6,992 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 5,239 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9S?

Based on 1,962 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
497
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Footrest missing 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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YJ54 VEY is a 2004 Buell XB9S in Blue with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Buell XB9S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 7,896 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 XB9S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 VEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Buell XB9S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ54 VEY registered?

YJ54 VEY is a 2004 Buell XB9S, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ54 VEY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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