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S648 WTU

1998 Buell M2

Cream Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

1,550 mi
Last recorded1,550 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 WTU
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 1,550 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 1,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 1,493 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

throttle cable insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2019 56 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 1,230 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 1,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 8 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,782 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,371 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 16,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 15,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14,813 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 13,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,311 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,516 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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S648 WTU is a 1998 Buell M2 in Cream with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S648 WTU, 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 S648 WTU registered?

S648 WTU is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S648 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S648 WTU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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