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S180 GHW

1998 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,897 mi
Last recorded16,897 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 GHW
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,897 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 16,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 12,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 12,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 10,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 9,930 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 9,925 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,106 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 7,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 6,709 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 6,705 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 2,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,435 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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S180 GHW is a 1998 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S180 GHW, 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 S180 GHW registered?

S180 GHW is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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