Harley Davidson 1200
MotorcycleFrom 560 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 3 |
| a wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 93% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released |
Typical mileage
Half of all 1200s tested had between 6,196 and 15,793 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,426 median miles, the 1200 has 0.084 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Harley Davidson 1200 MOT pass rate?
The Harley Davidson 1200 has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 560 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson 1200?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley Davidson 1200 is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley Davidson 1200 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley Davidson 1200 is 10,426 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,196 and 15,793 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.