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R946 GCD

1997 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,437 mi
Last recorded33,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Buell S113,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 GCD
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,198 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,194 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 21,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,120 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,910 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,882 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 9,625 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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R946 GCD is a 1997 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R946 GCD, 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 R946 GCD registered?

R946 GCD is a 1997 Buell S1, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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