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X669 UYA

2001 Buell M2

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,831 mi
Last recorded27,831 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 UYA
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,831 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 27,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 27,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 26,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 25,971 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,150 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,466 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 19,460 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,071 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 14,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 13,693 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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X669 UYA is a 2001 Buell M2 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X669 UYA, 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 X669 UYA registered?

X669 UYA is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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