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S218 SRJ

1998 Buell M2

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,936 mi
Last recorded24,936 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 SRJ
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 24,936 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 24,936 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements font and size incorrect. (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 24,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,877 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 23,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,640 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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S218 SRJ is a 1998 Buell M2 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S218 SRJ, 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 S218 SRJ registered?

S218 SRJ is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S218 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 SRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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