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T342 MBU

1999 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

296 mi
Last recorded296 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Buell M213,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 MBU
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside engine drive belt exposed

No indicators or switching fitted at time of test

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside engine drive belt exposed

No indicators or switching fitted at time of test

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake light not fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018
Pass 15 Aug 2016

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no front fender fitted

Pass 27 May 2015

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear sprocket bolts insecure. advise adjustment A.S.A.P

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 16,619 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,426 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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T342 MBU is a 1999 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T342 MBU, 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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T342 MBU is a 1999 Buell M2, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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