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Y18 UEL

2001 Buell X1

Yellow Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,095 mi
Last recorded10,095 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell X111,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 UEL
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 10,095 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 9,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 8,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 7,959 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 7,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 7,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 6,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 6 Aug 2016 6,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 29 May 2015 6,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 6,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,439 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 5,031 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 4,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 4,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,191 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 3,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 3,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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Y18 UEL is a 2001 Buell X1 in Yellow with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y18 UEL, 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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What year was Y18 UEL registered?

Y18 UEL is a 2001 Buell X1, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y18 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 UEL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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