Buell S1

Grey and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,200 cc

T278 JGPMOT history

T278 JGP is a grey and white petrol Buell S1 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 1,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
1,829 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 JGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Buell
Model
S1
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 JGP was last recorded at 1,829 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2015: 48 miles, lower than 20,227 miles on 15 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,683 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,829 miles
  • 2025 – 1,683 miles
  • 2023 – 1,522 miles
  • 2021 – 1,280 miles
  • 2019 – 1,255 miles
  • 2018 – 1,155 miles
  • 2016 – 599 miles
  • 2015 – 48 miles
  • 2012 – 20,227 miles
  • 2011 – 20,217 miles
  • 2010 – 20,081 miles
  • 2007 – 17,835 miles
  • 2006 – 16,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,829 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,829 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    1,829 miles
    Test number
    742925431326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass1,683 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    1,683 miles
    Test number
    558997075487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,522 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    1,522 miles
    Test number
    153863208260
    • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass1,280 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    1,280 miles
    Test number
    962614950703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass1,255 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    1,255 miles
    Test number
    602931860843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass1,155 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    1,155 miles
    Test number
    762239059562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass599 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    599 miles
    Test number
    303415542197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48 miles (-20,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48 miles
    Test number
    257997636318
    • AdvisoryNo belt guard

  9. Pass20,227 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,227 miles
    Test number
    866749752200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,217 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,217 miles
    Test number
    158035341202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,081 miles
    Test number
    394053050157
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  12. Fail20,081 miles (+2,246)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,081 miles
    Test number
    482053250166
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  13. Pass17,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,835 miles
    Test number
    760842387083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,793 miles (+1,561)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,793 miles
    Test number
    170272987083
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

  15. Pass16,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,232 miles
    Test number
    824349776059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 JGP

Does T278 JGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 JGP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 JGP?
The MOT on T278 JGP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 JGP done?
T278 JGP was recorded at 1,829 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
Has T278 JGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 JGP has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on T278 JGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T278 JGP find?
T278 JGP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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