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B7 EBY

1997 Buell S1

Multi-colour Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,702 mi
Last recorded10,702 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 EBY
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 10,027 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,947 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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B7 EBY is a 1997 Buell S1 in Multi-colour with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B7 EBY, 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 B7 EBY registered?

B7 EBY is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B7 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 EBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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