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R524 ONL

1998 Buell S1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,785 mi
Last recorded14,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 ONL
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 14,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 14,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 14,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 14,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 14,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,024 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 14,024 miles

Centre Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Lower Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,407 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 12,407 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,768 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 8,980 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 8,980 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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R524 ONL is a 1998 Buell S1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R524 ONL, 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 R524 ONL registered?

R524 ONL is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R524 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 ONL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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