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S837 TYA

1998 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,117 mi
Last recorded11,117 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 TYA
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 11,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 10,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 9,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened play in buttons (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 7,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 6,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 5,961 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 5,925 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 5,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 5,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 5,758 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 5,757 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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S837 TYA is a 1998 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S837 TYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S837 TYA registered?

S837 TYA is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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