Buell Lightning

Black and Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,200 cc

X8 UELMOT history

X8 UEL is a black and red petrol Buell Lightning first used on 1 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 14,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
14,213 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 UEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Buell
Model
Lightning
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 UEL was last recorded at 14,213 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,918 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,213 miles
  • 2025 – 12,918 miles
  • 2024 – 11,644 miles
  • 2023 – 10,721 miles
  • 2022 – 10,713 miles
  • 2021 – 10,246 miles
  • 2020 – 9,671 miles
  • 2019 – 8,791 miles
  • 2017 – 8,145 miles
  • 2016 – 7,579 miles
  • 2015 – 6,724 miles
  • 2014 – 6,040 miles
  • 2013 – 5,013 miles
  • 2012 – 3,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,213 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,213 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    14,213 miles
    Test number
    366678680828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass12,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    12,918 miles
    Test number
    117706351935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail12,918 miles (+1,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,918 miles
    Test number
    175197473110
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass11,644 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    11,644 miles
    Test number
    196003410710
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  5. Pass10,721 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    10,721 miles
    Test number
    633208288530
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly tight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Fail10,713 miles (+467)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,713 miles
    Test number
    294323193831
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass10,246 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    10,246 miles
    Test number
    202192624956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,671 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    9,671 miles
    Test number
    565643746598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,791 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,791 miles
    Test number
    994590984593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    8,145 miles
    Test number
    192379144774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail8,145 miles (+566)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,145 miles
    Test number
    498252493051
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  12. Pass7,579 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    7,579 miles
    Test number
    312754315735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,724 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    6,724 miles
    Test number
    298910705494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,040 miles (+1,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    6,040 miles
    Test number
    697989424152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass5,013 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    5,013 miles
    Test number
    806511483006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    3,981 miles
    Test number
    825863862000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 UEL

Does X8 UEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 UEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 UEL?
The MOT on X8 UEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 UEL done?
X8 UEL was recorded at 14,213 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 728 miles a year.
Has X8 UEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 UEL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 UEL 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 X8 UEL find?
X8 UEL passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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