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R551 TKM

1997 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,742 mi
Last recorded48,742 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Buell M216,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 TKM
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,306 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 40,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 37,831 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 31,956 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2015 30,423 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 26,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,467 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front discs have slight play in locating pins

rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2011 24,467 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front discs have slight play in locating pins

rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,962 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,616 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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 11 Aug 2008 19,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,472 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 14,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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R551 TKM is a 1997 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R551 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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R551 TKM is a 1997 Buell M2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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