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V743 DNU

2000 Buell S1

Bronze Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

19,674 mi
Last recorded19,674 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Buell S114,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 DNU
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 19,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 19,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 19,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 18,860 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released lever/Switch damaged (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2016 18,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 18,860 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front + rear (1.3.1a)

Does not run so cannot test exhaust, fuel system etc etc

Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 18,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 17,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2012 17,805 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 17,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 15,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 15,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,815 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 13,811 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,800 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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V743 DNU is a 2000 Buell S1 in Bronze with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V743 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.

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What year was V743 DNU registered?

V743 DNU is a 2000 Buell S1, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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