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X359 WAU

2000 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,278 mi
Last recorded37,278 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Buell M213,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 WAU
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 37,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 37,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 36,342 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,580 miles

drive belt slightly damaged.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,991 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,462 miles

rear shockabsorber has reduced damping

Pass 7 May 2019 33,750 miles

drive belt slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,025 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,025 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 32,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,668 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,409 miles

front tyre slightly lumpy on edge tread

pass switch not working

Fail 12 Nov 2009 30,408 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,268 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 18,431 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,431 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 16,604 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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X359 WAU is a 2000 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X359 WAU, 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 X359 WAU registered?

X359 WAU is a 2000 Buell M2, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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