Buell S1 Lightning

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,200 cc

T509 JGTMOT history

T509 JGT is a black petrol Buell S1 Lightning first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
57,840 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T509 JGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Buell
Model
S1 Lightning
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T509 JGT was last recorded at 57,840 miles on 9 May 2026, 1,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,960 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,880 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,840 miles
  • 2025 – 55,960 miles
  • 2024 – 50,416 miles
  • 2022 – 50,024 miles
  • 2021 – 43,877 miles
  • 2020 – 40,177 miles
  • 2018 – 35,393 miles
  • 2017 – 30,318 miles
  • 2016 – 18,026 miles
  • 2015 – 8,781 miles
  • 2014 – 8,489 miles
  • 2013 – 8,402 miles
  • 2008 – 8,285 miles
  • 2007 – 8,239 miles
  • 2006 – 7,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,840 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Temp repair to rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,840 miles (+1,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    174931713460
    • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,960 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,960 miles
    Test number
    772380988352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,938 miles (+5,522)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    766047373470
    • DangerousTyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,416 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    422611901929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,024 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    155553048693
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail50,022 miles (+6,145)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    524985835658
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront mudguard loose

  7. Pass43,877 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    963492263631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,177 miles (+4,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,177 miles
    Test number
    563745839958
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  9. Pass35,393 miles (+5,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    697945896999
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass30,318 miles (+12,292)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,318 miles
    Test number
    947166725298
    • DangerousDrive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass18,026 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,026 miles
    Test number
    644759077168
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to rear tyre

  12. Fail18,010 miles (+9,229)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,010 miles
    Test number
    672564471909
    • FailureDrive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)
    • FailureHandlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
    • FailureRear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to rear tyre

  13. Pass8,781 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    8,781 miles
    Test number
    832013926141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    8,489 miles
    Test number
    416685804215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,489 miles (+87)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,489 miles
    Test number
    768715104249
    • FailureRear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  16. Pass8,402 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    8,402 miles
    Test number
    318605353121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,285 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,285 miles
    Test number
    132871848293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,239 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,239 miles
    Test number
    890090227256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,688 miles
    Test number
    840882546168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T509 JGT

Does T509 JGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T509 JGT is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T509 JGT?
The MOT on T509 JGT is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T509 JGT done?
T509 JGT was recorded at 57,840 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has T509 JGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T509 JGT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T509 JGT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T509 JGT find?
T509 JGT passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 advisories: drive belt slightly loose; rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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