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S12 BUL

1999 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,489 mi
Last recorded18,489 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Buell S112,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BUL
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,489 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

non standard size number plate fitted

rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 1 Aug 2013 18,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Non standard size rear registration plate fitted.

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

Rear inner brake pad wearing thin.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,235 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 16,235 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,139 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 14,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 8,651 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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S12 BUL is a 1999 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 12,465 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 S12 BUL, 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 27 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S12 BUL is a 1999 Buell S1, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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