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P88 UEL

1998 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,135 mi
Last recorded47,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 UEL
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 47,135 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 47,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 46,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 45,688 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,058 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 35,935 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,069 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 11,846 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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P88 UEL is a 1998 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P88 UEL, 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 P88 UEL registered?

P88 UEL is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is P88 UEL safe to buy?

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