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Y208 LCF

2001 Buell M2

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,277 mi
Last recorded16,277 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 LCF
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 16,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 16,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 14,501 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 14,501 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,770 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 13,770 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 9,341 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

gear shift broken / missing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,728 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 4,645 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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Y208 LCF is a 2001 Buell M2 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y208 LCF, 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 Y208 LCF registered?

Y208 LCF is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y208 LCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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