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Y589 UOO

2001 Buell X1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,478 mi
Last recorded39,478 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Buell X111,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 UOO
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,478 miles

front brake disc looks worn

gear change lever loose

positive battery terminal loose

Fail 22 Aug 2015 39,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake disc looks worn

gear change lever loose

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,531 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 33,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,243 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 28,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,536 miles

advise no neutral tell tale light

Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,271 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 15,252 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,686 miles

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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Y589 UOO is a 2001 Buell X1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y589 UOO, 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 Y589 UOO registered?

Y589 UOO is a 2001 Buell X1, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y589 UOO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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