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R958 UGC

1998 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,821 mi
Last recorded27,821 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 UGC
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 27,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,226 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 26,959 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 26,935 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

wheel bearing loose in rear wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2021 26,931 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,094 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,239 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,012 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,419 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,715 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,713 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,175 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,612 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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R958 UGC is a 1998 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R958 UGC, 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 R958 UGC registered?

R958 UGC is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R958 UGC safe to buy?

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