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R546 ONL

1998 Buell S1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,222 mi
Last recorded12,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 ONL
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 12,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 12,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 12,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 11,950 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 11,950 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,653 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 11,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 11,550 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,498 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,331 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 11,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 10,842 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 10,842 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 9,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,716 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 9,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2006 9,534 miles

How Reliable is the Buell S1?

Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 15
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 13
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R546 ONL is a 1998 Buell S1 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R546 ONL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R546 ONL registered?

R546 ONL is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R546 ONL safe to buy?

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