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S865 MGO

1998 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,096 mi
Last recorded14,096 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 MGO
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 14,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 13,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 13,792 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,442 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 13,442 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 13,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 13,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 13,117 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 13,117 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 12,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 12,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,311 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 10,653 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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S865 MGO is a 1998 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S865 MGO, 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 S865 MGO registered?

S865 MGO is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S865 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S865 MGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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