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AV02 UGZ

2002 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,006 mi
Last recorded16,006 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Buell M213,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 UGZ
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 16,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 15,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 15,497 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 15,497 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,873 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 14,810 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,149 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,896 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 3 Apr 2013 11,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,781 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 8,781 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 7,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,097 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 4,546 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 4,546 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AV02 UGZ is a 2002 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,194 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 AV02 UGZ, 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 24 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV02 UGZ registered?

AV02 UGZ is a 2002 Buell M2, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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