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J787 NPP

1991 Harley Davidson 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,833 mi
Last recorded4,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson 12007,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 NPP
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 4,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 757 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 3,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 1,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 373 miles

Belt guard missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 369 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Belt guard missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 290 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 290 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 135 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 135 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 1,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,686 miles

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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J787 NPP is a 1991 Harley Davidson 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 7,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J787 NPP, 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 35 years old, this Harley Davidson 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J787 NPP is a 1991 Harley Davidson 1200, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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