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RX08 CHG

2008 Buell 1125 R

Black Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,714 mi
Last recorded29,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Buell 1125 R10,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 CHG
MakeBuell
Model1125 R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 5,858 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 28,538 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,276 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 27,276 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,191 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

clutch fluid reservoir leaking fluid

Fail 24 Jan 2014 24,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

clutch fluid reservoir leaking fluid

Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Nov 2011 12,570 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 12,354 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Buell 1125 R?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Direction indicators not working 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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RX08 CHG is a 2008 Buell 1125 R in Black with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Buell 1125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 10,514 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 1125 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX08 CHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell 1125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Buell 1125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX08 CHG is a 2008 Buell 1125 R, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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