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R387 FOW

1998 Buell M2

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

38,012 mi
Last recorded38,012 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FOW
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 29,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,146 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 28,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 28,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,864 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 27,864 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 26,929 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,929 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,566 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,566 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,642 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,283 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 21,283 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,830 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 19,830 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,769 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 16,769 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R387 FOW registered?

R387 FOW is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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