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V741 DNU

2000 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,576 mi
Last recorded22,576 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Buell S114,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 DNU
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 22,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 22,576 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,748 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,039 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Front Tyre out of date by 6 years 22/07 was the manufacture date

Rear Tyre out of date by 9 years. Manufacture date is 50/09

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,472 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 20,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,006 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,712 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,712 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,120 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 17,522 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2005 14,766 miles

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

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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V741 DNU is a 2000 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 14,580 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 V741 DNU, 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 26 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 V741 DNU registered?

V741 DNU is a 2000 Buell S1, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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