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P673 DAB

1997 Buell S1

Silver Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,039 mi
Last recorded24,039 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 DAB
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 24,039 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,024 miles

Clutch lever shortened Slightly short (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 23,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 23,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 23,715 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 23,223 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 23,206 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 May 2016 22,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 22,942 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp takes brake light out when indicator flashes (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 20,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 19,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 19,939 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 18,449 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,260 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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P673 DAB is a 1997 Buell S1 in Silver with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P673 DAB, 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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P673 DAB is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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