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P705 YAE

1996 Harley Davidson 1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,923 mi
Last recorded10,923 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson 120011,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 YAE
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1200
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 10,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 10,880 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 10,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 10,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,686 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 9,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 9,032 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 9,032 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 8,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,999 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 4,541 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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P705 YAE is a 1996 Harley Davidson 1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 11,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P705 YAE, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P705 YAE registered?

P705 YAE is a 1996 Harley Davidson 1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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