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S473 KRO

1999 Buell M2

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,184 mi
Last recorded23,184 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Buell M213,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 KRO
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 23,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,511 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 19,807 miles

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 position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,807 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,638 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 15,638 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,136 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 7,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 8,546 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 8,546 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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S473 KRO is a 1999 Buell M2 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,322 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 S473 KRO, 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 27 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S473 KRO registered?

S473 KRO is a 1999 Buell M2, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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