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S639 UEG

1998 Buell S1

White Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,708 mi
Last recorded13,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 UEG
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 13,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 12,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 12,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 12,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 11,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 11,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 10,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 9,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,779 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 9,581 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 8,533 miles

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

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

imported headlamp fitted with haedlamp deflector

Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,189 miles

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

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

headlamp beam cut off masked

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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S639 UEG is a 1998 Buell S1 in White with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S639 UEG, 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 28 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S639 UEG registered?

S639 UEG is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S639 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S639 UEG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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