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P220 OKJ

1997 Buell S1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,843 mi
Last recorded30,843 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 OKJ
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 30,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 30,843 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,843 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 30,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 30,843 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 30,843 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 30,580 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,135 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 30,102 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,455 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 29,455 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 28,881 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,191 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,915 miles

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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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.

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