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S21 EBR

2008 Buell 1125 R

Black Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Buell 1125 R10,514 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 EBR
MakeBuell
Model1125 R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026
Pass 21 Aug 2024 11,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 11,288 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 11,239 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 11,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 10,880 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 10,708 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 10,705 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 10,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 10,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 9,805 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 9,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 7,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 4,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 3,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 3,189 miles

How Reliable is the Buell 1125 R?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Direction indicators not working 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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S21 EBR is a 2008 Buell 1125 R in Black with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Buell 1125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 10,514 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 1125 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S21 EBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell 1125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Buell 1125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S21 EBR registered?

S21 EBR is a 2008 Buell 1125 R, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is S21 EBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 EBR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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