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S741 TWX

1999 Buell S1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,858 mi
Last recorded25,858 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Buell S112,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 TWX
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 25,858 miles

Drive belt perished, advise renewal.

Rear Brake caliper sliders worn, caliper boot missing

Fail 4 Jul 2025 25,851 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Incorporated within main headlamp, distance not meeting minimum distance apart to meet VOSA requirements. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Not meeting minimum distance apart to meet VOSA requirements. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Drive belt perished, advise renewal.

Horn button sticking on, advise attention.

Rear Brake caliper sliders worn, caliper boot missing

Pass 28 May 2024 25,312 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake calliper boot missing.

Rear Spring washer fitted to rear wheel spindle securing nut, advise fitting split pin for added security.

Fail 20 May 2024 25,308 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Incorporated within headlamp, must have minimum separation distance of 240mm. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Must have a minimum separation distance of 180mm (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock No steering stops (2.1.4 (b))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Trapped between fork upper and fuel tank. Advise attention. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake calliper boot missing.

Rear Spring washer fitted to rear wheel spindle securing nut, advise fitting split pin for added security.

Front Tyre shine on tread of tyre, advise removing/cleaning.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,670 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight freeplay on rear caliper bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2014 23,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 28 Apr 2011 23,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

fuel cap rubber starting to deteriorate

service standard advisory - drive belt deteriorated and needs adjusting

Fail 6 Aug 2010 23,610 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,491 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 20,493 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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S741 TWX is a 1999 Buell S1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S741 TWX, 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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What year was S741 TWX registered?

S741 TWX is a 1999 Buell S1, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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