Buell S1 Lightning

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,200 cc

Y252 CUBMOT history

Y252 CUB is a silver petrol Buell S1 Lightning first used on 23 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 7,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
7,772 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Buell
Model
S1 Lightning
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 CUB was last recorded at 7,772 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 1,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
6,518 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,254 miles
Average per year
281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 7,772 miles
  • 2024 – 6,518 miles
  • 2023 – 5,863 miles
  • 2022 – 5,673 miles
  • 2021 – 5,575 miles
  • 2020 – 5,543 miles
  • 2019 – 5,525 miles
  • 2018 – 5,482 miles
  • 2017 – 5,421 miles
  • 2016 – 5,389 miles
  • 2015 – 5,346 miles
  • 2014 – 5,197 miles
  • 2013 – 5,075 miles
  • 2012 – 4,674 miles
  • 2011 – 3,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,772 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,772 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    7,772 miles
    Test number
    468721805351
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass6,518 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    6,518 miles
    Test number
    148355759034
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass5,863 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    5,863 miles
    Test number
    910178851121
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass5,673 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    5,673 miles
    Test number
    105242846451
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass5,575 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    5,575 miles
    Test number
    173383768150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,543 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    5,543 miles
    Test number
    715201669597
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass5,525 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    5,525 miles
    Test number
    667035113464
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass5,482 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    5,482 miles
    Test number
    848773534700
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  9. Pass5,421 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    5,421 miles
    Test number
    863737744056
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Pass5,389 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    5,389 miles
    Test number
    891452948284
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Pass5,346 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    5,346 miles
    Test number
    887733435181
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Pass5,197 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    5,197 miles
    Test number
    449116124167
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Pass5,075 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    5,075 miles
    Test number
    829156833133
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  14. Pass4,674 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    4,674 miles
    Test number
    809062832138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    3,802 miles
    Test number
    408080541105
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  16. Fail3,802 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,802 miles
    Test number
    978761031149
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Questions about Y252 CUB

Does Y252 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 CUB expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 CUB?
The MOT on Y252 CUB expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 CUB done?
Y252 CUB was recorded at 7,772 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 281 miles a year.
Has Y252 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 CUB has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2011.
Has the mileage on Y252 CUB 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 Y252 CUB find?
Y252 CUB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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