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Y282 OPV

2001 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,760 mi
Last recorded30,760 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 OPV
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 30,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 30,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 30,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 30,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 30,240 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 30,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 29,906 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,437 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,980 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,939 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,429 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 21,413 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,413 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,193 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 15,231 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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Y282 OPV is a 2001 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y282 OPV, 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 Y282 OPV registered?

Y282 OPV is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y282 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y282 OPV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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