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VU02 KOX

2002 Buell X1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

12,981 mi
Last recorded12,981 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Buell X112,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KOX
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 12,981 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 12,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 12,216 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 12,187 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 11,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,701 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 11,699 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,570 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,574 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 9,569 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,951 miles

neutral light inop

no front side light fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

neutral light inop

no front side light fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 5,478 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

head lights masked

oil leak on rear cyclinder

Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,478 miles

head lights masked

oil leak on rear cyclinder

Pass 10 Mar 2007 4,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 3,960 miles

How Reliable is the Buell X1?

Based on 2,841 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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VU02 KOX is a 2002 Buell X1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Buell X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,302 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 KOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Buell X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU02 KOX is a 2002 Buell X1, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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