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L8 UEL

1999 Buell S1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,074 mi
Last recorded7,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Buell S112,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 UEL
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,074 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 7,074 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 7,019 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 6,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,045 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 6,045 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,984 miles

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

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

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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L8 UEL is a 1999 Buell S1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L8 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L8 UEL?

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What year was L8 UEL registered?

L8 UEL is a 1999 Buell S1, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is L8 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 UEL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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