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R548 TKM

1997 Buell S1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

350 mi
Last recorded350 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 TKM
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 256 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 256 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 4 miles

new speedo fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,194 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,956 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 14,537 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 13,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,740 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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R548 TKM is a 1997 Buell S1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R548 TKM, 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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What year was R548 TKM registered?

R548 TKM is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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