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R544 TOK

1997 Buell S1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,827 mi
Last recorded13,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 TOK
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 13,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 13,589 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 13,589 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2015 13,062 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 13,062 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 May 2010 12,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,224 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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R544 TOK is a 1997 Buell S1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R544 TOK, 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.

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How do I check the history of R544 TOK?

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What year was R544 TOK registered?

R544 TOK is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R544 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 TOK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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