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R166 VWR

1998 Buell M2

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,467 mi
Last recorded35,467 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 VWR
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,467 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 35,467 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,891 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 34,885 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,217 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 33,134 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,301 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no plate faded

Fail 22 May 2010 29,799 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no plate faded

Pass 16 May 2009 29,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 May 2008 28,311 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 28,304 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 27,270 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R166 VWR is a 1998 Buell M2 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R166 VWR, 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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R166 VWR is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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