MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
slight oil leak on engine.
Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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
How Reliable is the Buell X1?
Based on 2,841 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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