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R50 BOP

2001 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,638 mi
Last recorded12,638 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 BOP
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 12,638 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 12,638 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 11,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 10,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 10,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 9,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 8,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 8,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 7,935 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 6,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 5,758 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R50 BOP is a 2001 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R50 BOP, 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 25 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R50 BOP is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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