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R783 TCR

1997 Buell S1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,545 mi
Last recorded42,545 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 TCR
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 42,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 42,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 42,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,828 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished but maintaining seal

Fail 29 Jun 2018 41,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished but maintaining seal

Pass 23 May 2017 40,821 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 40,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low re set (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing fitted new (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,798 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 40,798 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,904 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,592 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 36,811 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 36,811 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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R783 TCR is a 1997 Buell S1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R783 TCR, 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 R783 TCR registered?

R783 TCR is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R783 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 TCR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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