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P914 LSM

1997 Buell S1

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,060 mi
Last recorded10,060 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 LSM
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 10,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 9,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 9,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 9,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 9,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 9,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 9,245 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 9,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,167 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 9,146 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P914 LSM is a 1997 Buell S1 in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P914 LSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P914 LSM registered?

P914 LSM is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P914 LSM safe to buy?

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