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V45 ECH

1999 Buell M2

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,059 mi
Last recorded16,059 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Buell M213,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 ECH
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 15,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 15,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 14,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 13,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 13,614 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 13,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 13,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 12,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 12,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,953 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 11,953 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,572 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 7,572 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2007 6,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 3,830 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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V45 ECH is a 1999 Buell M2 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V45 ECH, 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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What year was V45 ECH registered?

V45 ECH is a 1999 Buell M2, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V45 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V45 ECH shows 21 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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