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RX51 UBL

2001 Buell X1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,736 mi
Last recorded22,736 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell X111,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 UBL
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 22,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 22,736 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 20,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 20,713 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 20,093 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,093 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 19,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,666 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 18,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,925 miles

How Reliable is the Buell X1?

Based on 2,841 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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RX51 UBL is a 2001 Buell X1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Buell X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 11,972 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 UBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Buell X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 UBL registered?

RX51 UBL is a 2001 Buell X1, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is RX51 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 UBL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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