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Y646 OPV

2001 Buell X1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

2,779 mi
Last recorded2,779 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell X111,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 OPV
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 2,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 2,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 2,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 2,547 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 2,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 1,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 1,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,372 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,101 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 16,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,072 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 6,494 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 5,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 5,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 5,242 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y646 OPV is a 2001 Buell X1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y646 OPV, 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 Y646 OPV registered?

Y646 OPV is a 2001 Buell X1, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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