MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure top cowling (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Brake component modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust box slightly loose
Oil leak from filter
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear tyre cracking/perishing slightly
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P220 OKJ is a 1997 Buell S1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 P220 OKJ, 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 P220 OKJ registered?
P220 OKJ is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 10 July 1997.
Is P220 OKJ safe to buy?
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