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S817 KTY

1998 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,921 mi
Last recorded7,921 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Buell M216,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 KTY
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 7,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 7,921 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,112 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 15,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 13,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,411 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,440 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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S817 KTY is a 1998 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S817 KTY, 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 S817 KTY registered?

S817 KTY is a 1998 Buell M2, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S817 KTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 KTY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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