MOT failure rate and common problems for the Buell S2, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

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Buell S2 MOT failure rate

What a Buell S2 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes20.0% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Registration plate20.0% of failures

A missing, damaged, dirty or incorrectly-spaced number plate, or one using the wrong font, will fail. A replacement plate is inexpensive.

Tyres20.0% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Buell Xb12s MOT failures12.0% failure rate Buell S1 MOT failures12.4% failure rate Buell M2 MOT failures12.0% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Buell S2?

It fails 8.9% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 56 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 20.0% of this model's failures.