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P518 KKO

1997 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Buell M216,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 KKO
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,422 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 47,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,532 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,531 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,552 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,066 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 40,057 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P518 KKO is a 1997 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 16,756 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 P518 KKO, 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 29 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P518 KKO registered?

P518 KKO is a 1997 Buell M2, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P518 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 KKO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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