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DHC 109E

2001 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,751 mi
Last recorded28,751 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHC 109E
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 28,751 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 28,709 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,262 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 28,262 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 26,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 19,869 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 23 May 2018 19,869 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust noisy

Pass 3 May 2017 19,074 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 15,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,693 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 11,485 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,485 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 9,528 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 9,528 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 4,917 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 4,917 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,038 miles

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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DHC 109E is a 2001 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,579 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 DHC 109E, 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 25 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHC 109E registered?

DHC 109E is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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