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X527 SOJ

2001 Buell M2

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,946 mi
Last recorded10,946 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 SOJ
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 10,946 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 10,946 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 10,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 10,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 10,485 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 10,485 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,437 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 10,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 10,112 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 10,110 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,998 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 8,440 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 8,440 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,651 miles

Offside Front Lower 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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X527 SOJ is a 2001 Buell M2 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,579 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 X527 SOJ, 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 25 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X527 SOJ registered?

X527 SOJ is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X527 SOJ safe to buy?

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