MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Buell S1?
Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R148 RMW is a 1998 Buell S1 in White with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1998 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,701 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 S1 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R148 RMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Buell S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R148 RMW registered?
R148 RMW is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R148 RMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R148 RMW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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