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D4 VGY

1999 Buell S1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,287 mi
Last recorded10,287 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Buell S112,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VGY
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 10,287 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK ROCKER COVER

Pass 14 Apr 2025 10,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,792 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 9,408 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer noisier than standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 9,408 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer noisier than standard (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing replacement stuck on (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 9,157 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 9,157 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 9,040 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 8,798 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 8,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,286 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,586 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,204 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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D4 VGY is a 1999 Buell S1 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 12,465 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 D4 VGY, 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 27 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D4 VGY registered?

D4 VGY is a 1999 Buell S1, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is D4 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 VGY shows 18 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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