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Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special reliable? We analysed 682 real MOT tests across 389 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 682 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.3%
Typical Mileage
7,029mi
Annual Mileage
1,558mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special.

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96.6%
2022
94.7%
2021

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
591 mi/yr
Typical
1,558 mi/yr
Average
2,123 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,916 mi/yr

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 147 96.6% 3,897 6,582 10,094
2021 508 94.7% 4,202 7,136 10,590

How Long Does a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special Last?

Based on 389 Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,029 mi
75th Percentile
10,579 mi
95th Percentile
17,688 mi
Max Recorded
44,146 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

96.6% MOT pass rate from 147 tests

Year to avoid
2021

94.7% MOT pass rate from 508 tests

The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.6% across 147 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.7% — 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 Pan America 1250 Special Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special THIS CAR 95.3% 682 7,029 mi — 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
Renault Trafic LL30 Blk ED Engy DCI A 84.5% 711 48,993 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 Pan America 1250 Special outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special?

The Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.3% across 682 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special owner drives around 1,558 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.

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.

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special reliable?
Based on 682 MOT tests, the Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special has a 95.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special do per year?
The typical Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special does around 1,558 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special is 2022 with a 96.6% pass rate across 147 tests.