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E748 CVS

1988 Harley Davidson 1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE748 CVS
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1200
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 35,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 35,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 35,180 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,818 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,329 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,329 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,697 miles

clutch cable to short tight on lock

Fail 30 Apr 2010 32,697 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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

clutch cable to short tight on lock

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

fuel tank repaire noted front right hand mounting braket closely inspected not leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,389 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 27,579 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 27,465 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,392 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 1200?

Based on 5,578 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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E748 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson 1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson 1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E748 CVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 38 years old, this Harley Davidson 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E748 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson 1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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