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LJ17 SOU

2017 Indian Chief

Black Petrol 1811cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

940 mi
Last recorded940 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Indian Chief2,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 SOU
MakeIndian
ModelChief
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,811cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 727 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 724 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Indian Chief?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

94.1%
Pass Rate
578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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LJ17 SOU is a 2017 Indian Chief in Black with a 1,811cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Indian Chief models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 2,421 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 Indian Chief fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ17 SOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Indian Chief typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 9 years old, this Indian Chief is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ17 SOU registered?

LJ17 SOU is a 2017 Indian Chief, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is LJ17 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ17 SOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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