MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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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P689 SDX is a 1997 Buell S1 in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P689 SDX, 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 P689 SDX registered?
P689 SDX is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 7 June 1997.
Is P689 SDX safe to buy?
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