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T278 JGP

1999 Buell S1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,683 mi
Last recorded1,683 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Buell S112,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 JGP
MakeBuell
ModelS1
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 1,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 1,522 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 1,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 1,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 1,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48 miles

no belt guard

Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,081 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,835 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,793 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 Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,232 miles

How Reliable is the Buell S1?

Based on 4,320 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 15
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 13
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T278 JGP is a 1999 Buell S1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Buell S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 12,465 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 S1 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T278 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Buell S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T278 JGP registered?

T278 JGP is a 1999 Buell S1, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T278 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 JGP shows 14 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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