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RX51 UBR

2002 Buell X1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,811 mi
Last recorded21,811 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Buell X112,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 UBR
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,811 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 21,811 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 21,804 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,821 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 18,821 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,649 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 May 2010 16,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

knob missing from end of handbrake lever

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight noise from front brake when wheel rotated

Pass 21 May 2010 16,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

knob missing from end of handbrake lever

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight noise from front brake when wheel rotated

Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2007 10,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,411 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Buell X1?

Based on 2,841 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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RX51 UBR is a 2002 Buell X1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Buell X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,302 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 UBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Buell X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 UBR registered?

RX51 UBR is a 2002 Buell X1, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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