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Y361 LRB

2001 Buell M2

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,565 mi
Last recorded16,565 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 LRB
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 16,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 16,555 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 15,856 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 15,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 15,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,598 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 15,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 14,838 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 14,787 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 14,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 13,540 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 10,735 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 10,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 8,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,148 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 6,148 miles

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

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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Y361 LRB is a 2001 Buell M2 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y361 LRB, 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 Y361 LRB registered?

Y361 LRB is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y361 LRB 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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