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Y639 RDL

2001 Buell M2

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,181 mi
Last recorded26,181 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 RDL
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 25,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 25,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,332 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 24,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,027 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 24,027 miles

Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 23,700 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 22,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,072 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 21,072 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

oil contamination on rear braking system (brake pads and disc)

oil contamination on rear wheel and n/s of tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,540 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,050 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,130 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 7,128 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 6,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,801 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 4,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y639 RDL is a 2001 Buell M2 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y639 RDL, 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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Y639 RDL is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y639 RDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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