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Y179 UGC

2001 Buell X1

Red Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,036 mi
Last recorded18,036 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Buell X111,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 UGC
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 18,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 6 May 2016 17,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,412 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 16,362 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

clutch lever and mirror mounting loose

horn sounds slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,653 miles

How Reliable is the Buell X1?

Based on 2,841 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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Y179 UGC is a 2001 Buell X1 in Red with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Buell X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 11,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Buell X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y179 UGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Buell X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y179 UGC is a 2001 Buell X1, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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