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OIL 3107

1998 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,090 mi
Last recorded30,090 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3107
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 29,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 29,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,478 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,384 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,816 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 26,816 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,117 miles

How Reliable is the Buell M2?

Based on 4,056 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
472
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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OIL 3107 is a 1998 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 16,960 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 M2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 3107, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell M2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OIL 3107 registered?

OIL 3107 is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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