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WV02 EXL

2002 Buell X1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,658 mi
Last recorded32,658 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Buell X112,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EXL
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 31,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 24,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 24,261 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 24,261 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Fit Rear Reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Replace rear pads (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Fit new rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2014 24,203 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 23,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,742 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 22,742 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,289 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 10,101 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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WV02 EXL is a 2002 Buell X1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV02 EXL, 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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What year was WV02 EXL registered?

WV02 EXL is a 2002 Buell X1, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is WV02 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 EXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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