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R90 WAN

1998 Buell M2

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,793 mi
Last recorded31,793 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 WAN
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 31,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 31,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 31,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 31,059 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 30,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,918 miles

Small Oil Leak From Rear of Rear Cylinder

Fail 22 Apr 2017 29,790 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Small Oil Leak From Rear of Rear Cylinder

Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,185 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,999 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 25,033 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,413 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 18,353 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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R90 WAN is a 1998 Buell M2 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R90 WAN, 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 R90 WAN registered?

R90 WAN is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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