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Y785 DAB

2001 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,481 mi
Last recorded14,481 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 DAB
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,481 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 14,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,335 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 14,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,586 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 12,579 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2010 10,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,757 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 10,741 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,768 miles

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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Y785 DAB is a 2001 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y785 DAB, 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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What year was Y785 DAB registered?

Y785 DAB is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y785 DAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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