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R604 TTS

1998 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,065 mi
Last recorded14,065 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 TTS
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 14,042 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 14,042 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,010 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,746 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 13,746 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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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R604 TTS is a 1998 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R604 TTS, 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 R604 TTS registered?

R604 TTS is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R604 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 TTS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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