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S853 EGJ

1998 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,436 mi
Last recorded22,436 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Buell S112,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 EGJ
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 22,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,345 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 22,330 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 22,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,405 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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S853 EGJ is a 1998 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S853 EGJ, 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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How do I check the history of S853 EGJ?

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What year was S853 EGJ registered?

S853 EGJ is a 1998 Buell S1, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S853 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 EGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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