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R378 FBJ

1998 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,902 mi
Last recorded31,902 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 FBJ
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 31,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 30,573 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 30,572 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,639 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 29,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 27,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

cant see rear brake fluid level.

Fail 28 Nov 2020 27,909 miles

Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

cant see rear brake fluid level.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,692 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 26,692 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 13,375 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 May 2006 12,893 miles

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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R378 FBJ is a 1998 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,701 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 R378 FBJ, 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 28 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R378 FBJ registered?

R378 FBJ is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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