MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Chain guard missing
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Buell S1?
Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B17 ELL is a 1997 Buell S1 in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,896 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 B17 ELL, 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 29 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B17 ELL registered?
B17 ELL is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is B17 ELL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B17 ELL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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