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R549 TKM

1997 Buell M2

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Buell M216,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 TKM
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2025 62,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 61,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 61,749 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 60,655 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,850 miles

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advise attention to seat fixing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,362 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 56,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 90,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,207 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 31,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 24,021 miles

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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R549 TKM is a 1997 Buell M2 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 16,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R549 TKM, 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 29 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R549 TKM registered?

R549 TKM is a 1997 Buell M2, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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