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R11 SXL

1999 Buell X1

Silver Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,888 mi
Last recorded13,888 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Buell X117,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 SXL
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 13,888 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 13,888 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 13,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 11,956 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 11,956 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 6,106 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2012 6,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,599 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 11,599 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2010 11,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,120 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 15,120 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,559 miles

How Reliable is the Buell X1?

Based on 2,841 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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R11 SXL is a 1999 Buell X1 in Silver with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Buell X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 17,116 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R11 SXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Buell X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R11 SXL registered?

R11 SXL is a 1999 Buell X1, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is R11 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 SXL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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