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P773 SHV

1997 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,257 mi
Last recorded29,257 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 SHV
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 29,257 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 29,219 miles

Front Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 28,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 28,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 28,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,666 miles

Rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,664 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,626 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 24,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,322 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P773 SHV is a 1997 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P773 SHV, 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 P773 SHV registered?

P773 SHV is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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