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V879 LCF

2000 Buell M2

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,570 mi
Last recorded12,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Buell M213,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 LCF
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 12,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 11,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 10,795 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 9,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 9,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,406 miles

Aftermarket bars fitted

Clutch drags

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

Pass 3 May 2013 8,225 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 6,882 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 6,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,078 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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V879 LCF is a 2000 Buell M2 in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 13,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V879 LCF, 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 26 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V879 LCF registered?

V879 LCF is a 2000 Buell M2, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V879 LCF safe to buy?

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