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S423 ARC

1999 Buell M2

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,379 mi
Last recorded21,379 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Buell M213,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 ARC
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,379 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 14,670 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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S423 ARC is a 1999 Buell M2 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S423 ARC, 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 S423 ARC registered?

S423 ARC is a 1999 Buell M2, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S423 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S423 ARC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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