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T126 JGV

1999 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,998 mi
Last recorded22,998 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Buell M213,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 JGV
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 22,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 22,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2014 22,927 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,790 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 21,788 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Number plate may not conform to RTA

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,964 miles

number plate may not conform

Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,596 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 19,596 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

How Reliable is the Buell M2?

Based on 4,056 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
472
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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T126 JGV is a 1999 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Buell M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,322 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 M2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T126 JGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell M2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Buell M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T126 JGV registered?

T126 JGV is a 1999 Buell M2, first registered on 7 August 1999.

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