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P735 PLO

1997 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,786 mi
Last recorded19,786 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Buell M216,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 PLO
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 19,786 miles

Upper Chain guard missing

Fail 30 Sep 2026 19,777 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Footrest insecure n/s + o/s (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Upper Chain guard missing

motorcycle failed to run during test

Pass 14 May 2025 19,754 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 19,754 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,636 miles

How Reliable is the Buell M2?

Based on 4,056 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
472
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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P735 PLO is a 1997 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 16,756 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 M2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P735 PLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell M2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P735 PLO registered?

P735 PLO is a 1997 Buell M2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P735 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P735 PLO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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