Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
MotorcycleFrom 381 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering head bearings in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play and a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The top issue, steering head bearings in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected, caused 1 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering head bearings in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected | 1 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 1 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1 |
| brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied. | 1 |
| a clutch lever so bent, positioned or shortened that it cannot be readily operated | 1 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
| brake fluid contaminated | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.1% | steering head bearings in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Pan America 1250 Specials tested had between 3,740 and 9,640 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,741 median miles, the Pan America 1250 Special has 0.101 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special MOT pass rate?
The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 381 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special is steering head bearings in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected, which caused 1 failures. Other common issues include steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special is 5,741 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,740 and 9,640 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.