Harley-davidson 1200 Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport reliable? We analysed 3,482 real MOT tests across 285 vehicles to find out.
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The Harley-davidson 1200 Sport is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, reflector on motorcycle missing and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson 1200 Sport.
Harley-davidson 1200 Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson 1200 Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Harley-davidson 1200 Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Harley-davidson 1200 Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Harley-davidson 1200 Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Harley-davidson 1200 Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Harley-davidson 1200 Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson 1200 Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Harley-davidson 1200 Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 57 | 89.5% | 3,095 | 4,374 | 8,265 |
| 2002 | 117 | 90.6% | 9,264 | 13,525 | 23,986 |
| 2001 | 749 | 87.3% | 5,899 | 11,592 | 20,182 |
| 2000 | 808 | 86.3% | 6,891 | 11,868 | 18,484 |
| 1999 | 790 | 89.0% | 8,300 | 12,583 | 18,780 |
| 1998 | 441 | 89.1% | 9,257 | 14,117 | 22,034 |
| 1997 | 342 | 83.9% | 12,124 | 15,319 | 24,988 |
How Long Does a Harley-davidson 1200 Sport Last?
Based on 285 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport vehicles on UK roads.
Harley-davidson 1200 Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson 1200 Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Harley-davidson 1200 Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.6% MOT pass rate from 117 tests
83.9% MOT pass rate from 342 tests
The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson 1200 Sport is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 117 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-davidson 1200 Sport THIS CAR | 87.6% | 3,482 | 12,675 mi | 29 yrs |
| Harley-davidson Xlh 883 | 88.8% | 47,203 | 10,536 mi | 38 yrs |
| Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport | 89.4% | 16,429 | 10,286 mi | 29 yrs |
| Harley-davidson XL53 C | 88.6% | 15,043 | 11,058 mi | 28 yrs |
| BMW 320D Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 88% | 1,430 | 36,025 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 (88.8% pass rate) and the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport (89.4% pass rate), the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Harley-davidson 1200 Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 3,482 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (27 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (14), and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (13). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Harley-davidson 1200 Sport owner drives around 523 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.