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Y182 FYC

2001 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,803 mi
Last recorded7,803 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 FYC
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,803 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 7,689 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 7,539 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 7,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,485 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,282 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 7,019 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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Y182 FYC is a 2001 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y182 FYC, 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 Y182 FYC registered?

Y182 FYC is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y182 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y182 FYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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