MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear brake caliper secure but not correctly located.
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Buell S1?
Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P213 LYA is a 1997 Buell S1 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1997 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,896 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 P213 LYA, 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 29 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P213 LYA registered?
P213 LYA is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P213 LYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P213 LYA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P213 LYA have outstanding finance?
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