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Y59 TGE

2001 Buell S1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,836 mi
Last recorded11,836 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Buell S113,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 TGE
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 11,836 miles

belt guard missing from rear offside

Pass 20 May 2009 10,964 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 10,964 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 May 2008 9,422 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 9,422 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 8,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,423 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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Y59 TGE is a 2001 Buell S1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y59 TGE, 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 Y59 TGE registered?

Y59 TGE is a 2001 Buell S1, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y59 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 TGE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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