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S427 RRT

1998 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,674 mi
Last recorded3,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 RRT
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 3,674 miles

tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 3,447 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 3,447 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 3,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 3,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 2,910 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 2,895 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 May 2010 2,895 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,270 miles

How Reliable is the Buell S1?

Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 15
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 13
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S427 RRT is a 1998 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,701 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 S1 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S427 RRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S427 RRT registered?

S427 RRT is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S427 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S427 RRT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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