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M22 CYC

2002 Buell M2

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Buell M213,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 CYC
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 22,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 22,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 22,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,587 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 22,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 20,991 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 16,169 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 13,221 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 13,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,657 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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M22 CYC is a 2002 Buell M2 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M22 CYC, 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 M22 CYC registered?

M22 CYC is a 2002 Buell M2, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is M22 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 CYC 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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