MOT Status
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38,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Buell M2?
Based on 4,056 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R387 FOW is a 1998 Buell M2 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R387 FOW, 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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How do I check the history of R387 FOW?
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What year was R387 FOW registered?
R387 FOW is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R387 FOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R387 FOW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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