1997 Buell S1 1.2L Petrol · R725 CUB
1997 Buell S1 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 24,639 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BUELL S1
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R725 CUB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 24,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R725 CUB Mileage History
- 07/06/200612,647 mi
- 14/06/200612,665 mi+18 mi
- 06/05/200812,996 mi+331 mi
- 09/08/201113,291 mi+295 mi
- 09/08/201113,291 mi
- 15/05/201513,331 mi+40 mi
- 15/05/201513,331 mi
- 12/05/201615,412 mi+2,081 mi
- 19/05/201615,486 mi+74 mi
- 25/05/201716,901 mi+1,415 mi
- 24/05/201818,327 mi+1,426 mi
- 24/05/201919,465 mi+1,138 mi
- 25/06/202020,451 mi+986 mi
- 01/07/202120,995 mi+544 mi
- 22/06/202221,911 mi+916 mi
- 08/05/202422,913 mi+1,002 mi
- 15/05/202523,955 mi+1,042 mi
- 03/07/202624,639 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 597 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
R725 CUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Buell S1 (R725 CUB) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)”; “Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”; “Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)”.
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