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LG02 MFY

2002 Buell M2

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,010 mi
Last recorded27,010 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Buell M213,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 MFY
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 27,010 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 25,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 24,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,252 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 19 Jul 2018 21,252 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 20,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,876 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 18,876 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 17,742 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 15,109 miles

front tyre worn slightly uneven

o/s steering lock slightly misalighned

Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,082 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

handle bars just touching on fuel tank

Pass 16 Jul 2011 12,741 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,414 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 8,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 8,942 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 8,297 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 6,420 miles

rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm in certain places!

Fail 5 May 2006 6,420 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm in certain places!

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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LG02 MFY is a 2002 Buell M2 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LG02 MFY, 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 LG02 MFY registered?

LG02 MFY is a 2002 Buell M2, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is LG02 MFY safe to buy?

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