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Y487 YBK

2001 Buell S1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,158 mi
Last recorded8,158 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell S113,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 YBK
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 8,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 8,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 8,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,078 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 8,071 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 8,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 7,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,555 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,555 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 7,388 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,887 miles

How Reliable is the Buell S1?

Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 15
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 13
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Y487 YBK is a 2001 Buell S1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 13,561 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 S1 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y487 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y487 YBK registered?

Y487 YBK is a 2001 Buell S1, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y487 YBK safe to buy?

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