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FN52 KMY

2002 Buell M2

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,749 mi
Last recorded20,749 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Buell M213,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 KMY
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,749 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 20,749 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 19,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 19,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,222 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 18,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 16,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,097 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 14,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,231 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 7,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,141 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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FN52 KMY is a 2002 Buell M2 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN52 KMY, 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 FN52 KMY registered?

FN52 KMY is a 2002 Buell M2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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