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R764 BNM

1998 Buell S1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,150 mi
Last recorded3,150 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 BNM
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 3,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,056 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,056 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 3,106 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 3,106 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 3,063 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 2,988 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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R764 BNM is a 1998 Buell S1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R764 BNM, 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.

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What year was R764 BNM registered?

R764 BNM is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R764 BNM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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