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Y899 BWP

2001 Buell M2

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,734 mi
Last recorded9,734 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Buell M211,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 BWP
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 9,734 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 9,678 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 6,087 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 4,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 3,795 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 3,002 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 1,748 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 1,784 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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Y899 BWP is a 2001 Buell M2 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y899 BWP, 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 Y899 BWP registered?

Y899 BWP is a 2001 Buell M2, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y899 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y899 BWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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