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Y689 FYB

2001 Buell X1

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,559 mi
Last recorded12,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Buell X111,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 FYB
MakeBuell
ModelX1
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,274 miles

Offside Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 6,266 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 5,202 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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Y689 FYB is a 2001 Buell X1 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y689 FYB, 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 Y689 FYB registered?

Y689 FYB is a 2001 Buell X1, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y689 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y689 FYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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