MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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
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
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R551 TKM safe to buy?
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