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S314 VBJ

1999 Buell M2

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,368 mi
Last recorded14,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Buell M213,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 VBJ
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 14,368 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 14,368 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 12,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 11,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 10,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,979 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 9,979 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 9,535 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 9,535 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 7,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 6,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 4,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake disc floating joints loose..

Fail 16 Aug 2016 4,812 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake disc floating joints loose..

Pass 21 May 2015 3,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 3,086 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

small cracks in rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 2,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,801 miles

How Reliable is the Buell M2?

Based on 4,056 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
472
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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S314 VBJ is a 1999 Buell M2 in Orange with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,322 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 M2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S314 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell M2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S314 VBJ registered?

S314 VBJ is a 1999 Buell M2, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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