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W491 WGC

2000 Buell M2

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,513 mi
Last recorded12,513 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Buell M213,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 WGC
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 12,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 12,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 12,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 12,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 12,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 11,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 11,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,317 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 10,317 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,176 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,564 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,632 miles

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

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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W491 WGC is a 2000 Buell M2 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W491 WGC, 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 W491 WGC registered?

W491 WGC is a 2000 Buell M2, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W491 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 WGC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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