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T485 JGT

1999 Buell M2

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,762 mi
Last recorded6,762 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Buell M213,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 JGT
MakeBuell
ModelM2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 6,762 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 6,762 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 6,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 6,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 6,020 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 5,374 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 5,374 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,807 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 4,807 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 4,399 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 4,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 2,806 miles

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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T485 JGT is a 1999 Buell M2 in Black with a 1,200cc 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 T485 JGT, 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 T485 JGT registered?

T485 JGT is a 1999 Buell M2, first registered on 10 April 1999.

Is T485 JGT safe to buy?

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