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W971 RNN

2000 Buell M2

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,441 mi
Last recorded38,441 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Buell M213,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 RNN
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 38,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 38,422 miles

Both clutch lever and gear pedal pivot worn

Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,929 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 37,912 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play NOTCHY (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,509 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 37,509 miles

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,395 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,914 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 32,720 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear caliper sliding pins slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,467 miles

rear brake caliper sliding pins slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,797 miles

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

rear brake caliper sliding pins & carrier slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,797 miles

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

rear brake caliper sliding pins slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,660 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,947 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,784 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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W971 RNN is a 2000 Buell M2 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W971 RNN, 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 W971 RNN registered?

W971 RNN is a 2000 Buell M2, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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